Mac and Cheese Beans

These Mac and cheese beans are my latest bean creation and they are so so good. So comforting and each serving has 37 grams of protein and 16 grams of fiber.

By @avocado_skillet

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 Butter (amount not specified)
• 0 Shallot (amount not specified)
• 0 Garlic (amount not specified)
• 0 Nutmeg (amount not specified)
• 0 Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (amount not specified)
• 0 Smoked paprika (amount not specified)
• 0 Dijon mustard (amount not specified)
• 0 Black pepper (amount not specified)
• 0 Salt (amount not specified)
• 0 Parmesan cheese (amount not specified)
• 0 Cannellini beans (amount not specified)
• 0 Chicken bone broth (amount not specified)
• 0 Gruyere cheese (or sub cheddar) (amount not specified)
• 0 Sharp cheddar cheese (amount not specified)
• 0 Full-fat Greek yogurt (amount not specified)

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped shallot and minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until the shallot is translucent.
3. Stir in a pinch of nutmeg, cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.
4. Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt to taste.
5. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
6. Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans and stir to coat with the cheese mixture.
7. Pour in chicken bone broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
8. Stir in grated Gruyere cheese (or cheddar) and sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
9. Remove from heat and fold in full-fat Greek yogurt until well combined.
10. Serve the mac and cheese beans warm and enjoy.