Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac 'n Cheese with Peas and Bacon

3.67 from 6 votes

Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac 'n Cheese with Peas and Bacon

This creamy Greek yogurt macaroni and cheese has all the creamy, cheesy comfort of the traditional dish but is a whole lot lighter and healthier for you!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Greek yogurt mac 'n cheese, Greek yogurt mac 'n cheese with peas and bacon

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

3 slices bacon chopped
2 ounces sharp white cheddar grated
2 ounces grated mozzarella
4 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt full fat or 2% are best
2 cups whole wheat elbow pasta
1 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Cook bacon over medium heat in a skillet until crispy, drain on a paper towel and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Once boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente (about 6 minutes). Add the peas to the pasta water during the last minute of cooking.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the peas and pasta into a strainer.
Return the pasta to the pot, add about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and all the cheeses and yogurt. Stir until all the cheese melts and coats the pasta evenly. Add more pasta water as needed.
Scoop the pasta into bowls and top with the cooked bacon.

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