1/6th of recipe (about 1 2/3 cups): 306 calories, 8.5g total fat (4.5g sat. fat), 546mg sodium, 28g carbs, 5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 27.5g protein -- SmartPoints® value 8*

Freestyle™ SmartPoints® value 8*

This beefed-up mac 'n cheese is serious comfort food with a healthy twist... So good!

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients: 
6 oz. (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked high-fiber elbow macaroni 
5 1/2 cups frozen cauliflower florets 
1 lb. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 
1 tsp. garlic powder 
1 tsp. onion powder 
1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper 
6 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
3 tbsp. light sour cream 
4 slices Sargento Reduced-Fat Medium Cheddar cheese
Optional seasonings: additional salt and black pepper


Directions: 
In a medium-large pot, cook pasta per package instructions, about 8 minutes. 

Meanwhile, place cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Uncover and stir. Re-cover and microwave for 2 - 3 minutes, until cauliflower is hot. Drain excess liquid. 

Once cool enough to handle, transfer cauliflower to a cutting board. Chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to the large bowl. 

Drain pasta, and add to the large bowl. Cover to keep warm. 

Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add beef and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Cook and crumble for about 8 minutes, until beef is fully cooked. 

Add cooked beef to the large bowl. Re-cover to keep warm. 

In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir cheese wedges until smooth. Add sour cream and cheese slices, breaking the slices into pieces. Add remaining 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Mix well. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir mixture. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot and uniform. 

Add cheese mixture to the large bowl. Stir until well mixed and evenly distributed. If needed, microwave until hot. 

MAKES 6 SERVINGS  

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