Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

This stovetop Greek yogurt mac and cheese is a healthy take on comfort food! With spinach and Parmesan, it’s pure delicious in under 30 minutes.

This post was created in partnership with Stonyfield. All opinions are our own. 

Now that we’re parents of an 11 month old, we think even more about health and wellness. How do we stay well through the cold and flu season? Even if you’re not a parent, beating cold and flu season is key to keeping your commitments and staying well in the winter. And guess what? Not only is this Greek yogurt mac and cheese incredibly delicious: it’s immunity boosting too.

What makes it the best Greek yogurt mac and cheese?

This Greek yogurt mac and cheese takes that classic comfort food and infuses it with some immunity-boosting foods! Cheese and pasta are not immunity-boosting of course, but this pasta adds a nice dose of veggies and probiotics. Here’s what makes this recipe special:

• Greek yogurt is stirred in at the end, to give a creamy texture and provide a shot of live and active cultures and protein.
• Fresh spinach is gently wilted in for all the added nutrients without a strong flavor.
• Turmeric gives a tiny immunity boost and some extra color.

You may be wondering, how does this spinach mac and cheese taste? Though there’s lot of good stuff in it, it’s seriously savory and creamy. The flavor is nuanced with a bit of Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic, which makes the Greek yogurt mac and cheese taste a little sophisticated. But it’s still tasty enough for kids!

Also: Try all our Best Mac and Cheese recipes and Greek yogurt recipes!

How to stay healthy during cold and flu season

Now, we talked a little bit about staying healthy and boosting immunity. To delve into the topic more, I got to talk to an expert: Dr. Tanya Altman. She’s a pediatrician and author who’s all about baby and mama wellness! Here are some of her tips for keeping everyone healthy through the cold and flu season:

1. Sleep is key. Getting a good night’s sleep is key to overall wellness and fighting sickness.
2. Start the day with protein. That means things like eggs, nut butter, oatmeal, and yogurt!
3. Add a fresh fruit or veggie with every meal/snack. That’s why we’ve got spinach in this Greek yogurt mac and cheese!
4. Drink water & exercise. Did you know light exercise can fight off sickness? Dr. Altman recommends 60 minutes of activity per day.
5. Probiotics help gut health and immunity. Yogurt is full of probiotics, which are helpful for a healthy gut and immunity to sickness. Stonyfield’s Yo Baby is a great choice for kiddos, since it has a strain of probiotics shown to help with baby’s gut health (keep reading).

What is Yo Baby yogurt?

Fact: Larson is a huge yogurt fan. Perhaps it’s the texture? Whatever the case we’ve been feeding him Stonyfield’s Yo Baby and it’s one of his favorite foods. Perhaps you’re like I was a few months ago, wondering: what is Yo Baby? Here’s a bit more about it:

• Yo Baby is organic yogurt with added BB-12 probiotics that promote beneficial gut bacteria and regular stools.
• The texture is thicker than other organic baby yogurts, which makes less mess while feeding, especially for babies/toddlers that are starting to self-feed.
• The packaging made from plants instead of plastic! They’re called PLA cups, which are better for plant-based packaging has a lower carbon footprint.

What to serve with mac and cheese

Now, back to the mac! How to make this Greek yogurt mac and cheese into a meal? Never fear: we’ve compiled all our favorite recipes to go alongside! Here are a few options:

• Spinach Apple Salad This green salad takes just 15 minutes to whip up, and pairs tart apple with tangy balsamic dressing and glazed walnuts.
• Best Steamed Broccoli Let’s add another green vegetable! This steamed broccoli comes together in 10 minutes and tastes fantastic.
• Here are more favorites! Go to 10 Best Sides to Serve with Mac and Cheese!

How to reheat Greek yogurt mac and cheese?

Isn’t eating leftover refrigerated mac and cheese the worst? We found a great way to reheat it so it tastes like new! To reheat this Greek yogurt mac and cheese, do the following:

• Place it in a skillet and add a splash of milk. Use a ratio of about 1 cup noodles to 1 tablespoon milk.
• Heat over medium heat and stir until creamy.

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This Greek yogurt mac and cheese recipe is…

Vegetarian. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.

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Looking for comfort food recipes? 

Aside from this creamy mac and cheese, here are a few of our favorite comfort food recipes:

• Vegetarian Meatballs
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Cozy Vegetarian Pot Pie
• Easy Calzone Recipe
• Mexican Cheese Dip
• Vegan Pot Pie
• Granola Instant Pot Apple Crisp
• Vegetarian Meatloaf
• Cacio e Pepe Pasta
• Veggie Packed Quinoa Fried Rice
• Stovetop White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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