A few simple swaps bring a major nutritional upgrade.
Scary Mommy Daily
Jan. 29, 2026
This Healthier Homemade Mac & Cheese Is Just As Quick As The Boxed Stuff
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This Healthier Homemade Mac & Cheese Is Just As Quick As The Boxed Stuff

Mac and cheese doesn’t need a complete rebrand. It just needs to do a little more nutritional heavy lifting while still being our favorite comfort food. This homemade version from FlavCity founder Bobby Parrish comes together just as quickly as the boxed kind, but swaps the ultra-processed cheese powders for the real thing. It keeps the creamy, cheesy goodness kids love while adding bone broth to the sauce for extra nutrients. No one needs to know.

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Creamy Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • Cooked pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2½ tbsp flour
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup bone broth
  • 5 to 6 oz shredded cheese
  • Salt
  • Parmesan (optional)

Directions

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Slowly add the milk while whisking, then add the bone broth. Add the cheese in small handfuls, whisking until smooth. Season with salt, toss with cooked pasta, and serve.

Store leftover cheese sauce in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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