Oct 25th 2024
What’s life without mac and cheese? Pretty bleak if you ask us. But if you’re cutting carbs, you’ve probably taken classic mac and cheese off the menu.
As convenient and easy as the "boxed stuff" is, the traditional mac versions are very high in carbohydrates. And the "low carb" versions? Well, most of them just aren't that good. But today, prepare to have it all with Skinny Mac!
Boxed mac and cheese takes most of us back to childhood, teens, and college years. Whenever you needed something convenient and delicious, you'd likely reach for the blue box and whip up some yummy, cheesy noodles.
The tangy, creamy cheese sauce pairs perfectly with the texture of the noodles. Even though it might be simple food, it's so delicious that one bite takes you right back to those happy times.
Boxed mac and cheese might be one of the first meals you learned to cook on your own, too. Open the noodles, put them in a pot of boiling water, drain, add the cheese sauce powder and some milk, and give it a stir. Pretty soon, you'd have a yummy meal that you could jazz up in all kinds of ways.
Add peas, add tuna, add chili to your macaroni and cheese. You can eat it cold out of the fridge, standing in your socks and pajamas. It’s a no-judgement food. Each bite brings pure, satisfying comfort and nostalgia.
But if you're on a healthier path than in your youthful days of yore, you might have taken the boxed stuff off the menu. After all, classic macaroni and cheese is high in carbohydrates. It's probably not made from real cheese and is not great for those following keto or other low-carb meal plans.
Maybe you've tried a healthier, low-carb mac and cheese recipe. Perhaps you've tried cauliflower as a stand-in for noodles. Or maybe you've tried a boxed formula that's lower carb or whole grain.
If you’ve made a low-carb mac and cheese recipe, you’ve likely been a little disappointed. Don’t get us wrong, cheesy cauliflower is great, but it’s just not mac and cheese. It’s more like a cauliflower gratin, and it tastes like…well, like cauliflower. Keto cauliflower mac isn't a solution for cravings.
Other versions of keto mac and cheese with low-carb pasta might skimp on the sauce. Maybe it's watery, clumpy, or just plain weird. It's hard to make low-carb mac and cheese taste like the real deal.
Well, today we have a surprise. Low-carb mac and cheese that tastes amazing! Skinny Mac has all the creamy, cheesy flavor, texture, and delicious noodles you want!
Many fans of It's Skinny pasta have asked for a low-carb mac and cheese recipe. While It's Skinny pasta is available in amazing shapes like spaghetti, angel hair, and spaghetti, we know it can be tough to meet mac cravings without the classic small noodles.
We came up with our special Fettutini macaroni noodles! This low-carb noodle is made with the same konjac root as our other pasta but in a short shape that's perfect for low-carb mac and cheese.
All of our pasta types have zero grams of net carbs and only 9 calories per pack:
Our boxed Skinny Mac has the same low-carb pasta in the perfect shape for Mac. Fans of our It's Skinny noodles know they are so easy and convenient to use.
When you cook with It's Skinny pasta, there's no need to wait for water to boil. Open the noodles, drain, and set aside. Make your sauce and toppings. Add It's Skinny noodles to the pan at the end of cooking and allow them to heat through for 2-3 minutes. It's that easy!
As for the taste and texture, konjac root is the perfect ingredient for filling low-carb pasta. Konjac has the right texture and mouthfeel, with no weird aftertaste. Unlike cauliflower "pasta," it won't water down your other ingredients.
With It's Skinny konjac (also known as shirataki) noodles, you get tons of filling glucomannan fiber that keeps your blood sugar levels steady. Unlike traditional noodles, there's no carb coma or crash after. You get the taste and deliciousness of pasta without any of the guilt.
It’s Skinny noodles are perfect for all types of diets—gluten-free, keto, vegan (they’re completely plant-based), low-carb, and more.
Skinny Mac takes those noodles and includes a rich, crave-worthy cheese sauce that knocks it out of the park. When you make Skinny Mac, you use keto-friendly butter and cream. The result is a delicious, flavorful sauce that outshines any other boxed versions (even that one from your childhood). This is your mac and cheese but a little more grown-up and sophisticated.
Once you've made your keto mac and cheese with low-carb pasta from It's Skinny, feel free to doctor it up however you like. One of the best parts of learning how to make low-carb mac is having a chance to customize it in all sorts of different ways. Here are a few ideas and tips to turn your Skinny Mac into a meal.
Believe us, it's worth it! When you're following a keto diet or a low-carb diet, you can afford to splurge a few calories on cheese sauce. Heavy cream and butter amp up the flavor without adding to the carb count. It's keto-friendly and so yummy.
We recommend following the directions on the pack of Skinny Mac for the best results. You may also want to allow your Skinny Mac to rest for a minute after cooking. This allows the creamy sauce to get extra thick and cheesy—perfect for knocking out those cravings.
We absolutely love keto-friendly mac and cheese add-ins. Nearly everything is better with cheesy sauce. Feel free to jazz up your Skinny Mac with any ingredients you like. If you're looking for some ideas, we have them!
Give your mac a protein boost with chicken, ham, or ground beef. You can stir in some chili or go with tuna for a treat. Shrimp are quite delicious with Skinny Mac, and no one has ever said no to lobster mac. No matter what you want to add to your Skinny Mac, you have a delicious base that goes with all sorts of ingredients. Top with pork rinds or crispy bacon in lieu of bread crumbs.
Any and all veggies go with Skinny Mac. Try broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, peas, peppers, green onions, and more. What's your favorite veggie? It will likely pair perfectly with the cheesy deliciousness of Skinny Mac. Try fresh herbs, sauteed mushrooms, or any green veg you like—season with garlic powder, or add some more cheesy goodness with a shake of parmesan cheese.
The only note when adding vegetables and extras to your Skinny Mac is to keep an eye on the carb count. Some vegetables have carbohydrates, so you don't want to take yourself out of ketosis. While Skinny Mac is keto-friendly, adding too many starchy veggies can add up, so be sure to check the numbers with anything you add.
If you want to feel like a kid again, boxed Skinny Mac will take you there. It's just like you remember, except we've taken out the carbs. Fettutini is the perfect pasta shape, and the decadent sauce doesn't taste like you're on a diet.
When you need a big helping of comfort food, reach for Skinny Mac. Whether you've had a long day at work, are heading to the gym, or just need a hug on a rainy day, Skinny Mac gives you all that delicious nostalgia guilt-free. In fact, the whole family will enjoy this low-carb recipe.
You can have mac and cheese again and still stay on keto. It's all possible with low-carb Skinny Mac from It's Skinny! Order up some indulgent keto mac today and prepare to satisfy those cheese cravings and fall in love!