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Weeknight Mac and Cheese

Weeknight Mac and Cheese

Weeknight Mac and Cheese

I’ve got a fantastic recipe for you today! If you’re looking for a little homey comfort that won’t blow the ole’ calorie budget, you’ve got to try my Weeknight Mac and Cheese! With a few smart substitutions and sneaky tweaks, you can enjoy this childhood favorite for just a fraction of the calories. Super creamy and cheesy, I think your whole family will love it–mine certainly did!

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Perfectly cooked elbow pasta covered with thick and gooey cheese sauce–the epitome of comfort food! It’s warm and satisfying and can please even your pickiest eater, but with some recipes pushing upwards of 1000 calories per serving (!), mac and cheese isn’t exactly waistline friendly.

Refusing to relegate mac and cheese to special occasions only, I wanted to come up with a recipe that I could feel good serving to my family any night of the week. A mac that makes for the perfect side but with enough nutritional heft to stand alone as a cozy and satisfying lunch. And perhaps most importantly, a recipe that my whole crew would LOVE.

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

I’ve got another Super Bowl-worthy recipe for you today, folks! Though I have never been a fan of wings, I adore some fried chicken doused in spicy Buffalo sauce–buttery with a heat that gets you in the nose hairs, you know what I mean? A woman on a mission, I set out to make the best Buffalo chicken you’ve ever tasted and a dip that’s worthy to dunk it in. Though we can debate whether I’ve actually won the title for best Buffalo skewers, this recipe for Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip will definitely light up your taste buds and lighten up your snack table.

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Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

If you love blue cheese dip, this one’s for you. Though I’m not typically a huge fan of veiny cheeses, I will make an exception for this dressing any day of the week. It’s creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of bite. Oh, and did I mention it has only 45 calories per serving? So next time you want to indulge without hindering your goals, give this Skinny Blue Cheese Dip a try! You won’t regret it.

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Skinny Chip Dip

Skinny Chip Dip

Skinny Chip Dip

I’ve got a quick and easy recipe for you today that’s perfect for your snack table! If you love a classic French onion chip dip, this Skinny Chip Dip is for you. Not only is it loaded with savory flavor, but you get all that creamy goodness for over 70% fewer calories than other full-fat dips! Your friends and family will be none the wiser and you can feel good knowing you’ve got something waistline-friendly in your starting lineup.

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