Bobbie Sue’s, owned and operated by the folks behind Poutini’s, has hit another home run with its mac ’n’ cheese–focused eatery. The takeout-only joint does a number of variations on this classic comfort food. One of the tastiest items is the carbonara with cavatappi noodles, béchamel, pancetta, egg yolk and Parm. With over half your daily calories and close to all your daily fat and sodium, the next stop might be to check your cholesterol!
Nutrition Facts
Carbonara mac ’n’ cheese (large portion)
Serving size: (574.4 g) % Daily Value
Calories 1269
Total Fat 58 g 89%
Sodium 2183 mg 91%
Carbohydrates 132.7 g 44%
Protein 54.6 g
ROSE’S HEALTHY TAKE: Quinoa ’n’ cheese
Serves 6 • Prep time 20 min • Cooking time 31 min
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 1⁄2 cups water or low-sodium chicken stock
6 oz diced chicken breast
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup chopped rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
1⁄3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Sauce
1 1⁄4 cups 2% milk
1⁄4 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1⁄2 tsp Dijon mustard
pinch salt and pepper
3⁄4 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
1⁄3 cup panko or unseasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated aged cheddar
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp olive oil
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small pot, add quinoa and stock. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or just until cooked. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, dust chicken with flour. In a skillet sprayed with vegetable oil, cook just until done, about 3 minutes. Add to quinoa along with the sun-dried tomatoes and feta. Place into a 9-inch baking dish.
3. For sauce: In a saucepan, add milk, stock, flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until flour is mixed in and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add 3⁄4 cup cheddar and 2 tbsp Parmesan. Whisk until smooth. Pour over the quinoa and mix.
4. For topping: Combine ingredients and sprinkle overtop. Bake for 10 minutes just until topping is browned.
Nutritional analysis (per serving): Calories 308, Protein 25.6 g, Carbohydrates 32.5 g, Fibre 3.1 g, Total fat 8.3 g, Saturated fat 3.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 673 mg
