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Help! How Can I Make a Lighter Cheese Sauce?

low fat mac n cheeseQuestion: I tried and love many of your mac’n’cheese hacks, but now I’m trying to get rid of my extra pounds after the holidays and I was looking for healthy ways to make my cheese sauce lighter. Any suggestions? Sent by Lara

Nina L. Palmer
by Nina L. Palmer
Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Jul 18, 2016

Editor: To make a low-fat version of your regular mac and cheese, you can skip the usual butter-flour roux and use pureed cooked cauliflower as a thickener instead. Cauliflower is a fat-less way to add creaminess without altering the flavor. It’s also a great way to sneak in a healthy dose of fiber and vitamins. Try it also on top of veggies or other sides like dips, it makes wonders!

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