Men's Health Mac And Cheese "muffins" Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Men's Health Mac And Cheese "muffins"? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Men's Health Mac And Cheese "muffins" Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Men's Health Mac And Cheese "muffins" Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 189 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 276
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 303mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 253mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 380mg Vitamin A: 253mcg
Vitamin C: 14mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 med onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, coarsely grated
  • 1 pkg (16 oz) frozen peas
  • 1 box (12 oz) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
  • 1 1/4 C whole or 2% milk
  • 1 3/4 C shredded 2% milk Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 C fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan

Instructions

Visit Men's Health's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)