*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post with Fiber One™ Original Cereal, however all opinions, experiences and enjoyment of this cereal are completely my own!
My three-cheese baked mac & cheese is a family favorite. This creamy comfort food is topped with crushed, toasted, and fiber-rich Fiber One™ Original cereal and baked to bubbly perfection! Adding a serving of Fiber One to this family favorite will help boost your total daily intake of dietary fiber, which can help promote digestive health and help you feel full! With 18 grams of fiber per serving and no added sugar, the addition of this cereal is a simple and creative way to upgrade the nutrition of this delicious, three-cheese baked Crunch-Topped Mac & Cheese!
Fiber One™ Crunch Topped Mac & Cheese
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Serving: 1/8 recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
½ pound Cavatappi pasta (or other ridged or corkscrew shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup Fiber OneTM Original cereal, crushed
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a large pot of boiling water, add pasta and cook until half-way done, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and shock with cold water. Set aside.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt butter and whisk in the flour. Keep everything moving for about 3-5 minutes, until it looks creamy and free of lumps. Slowly add in the milk and continue whisking and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Turn off heat and add Dijon mustard, paprika, nutmeg pepper and seasoned salt to the pot. Stir to combine. Next, mix all cheeses into the sauce. Fold in cooked pasta and pour everything into a cast iron skillet (or other heavy, oven safe skillet).
Step 5
In a small skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crushed Fiber OneTM. Toss to coat cereal and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Top the pasta with the toasted Fiber One cereal, and place mac & cheese into the oven for 15 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Analysis per Serving: 351 calories, 14g protein (28% DV), 35g carbohydrates (12% DV), 18g total fat (28% DV), 10g saturated fat (50%DV), 55mg cholesterol (18% DV), 396mg sodium (16% DV), 5g fiber (19% DV)
Creamy, delicious and better-for-you mac & cheese
Baked to perfection!