Extra-Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Soft, rich comfort food that's easy to swallow and calorie-dense — a good choice when appetite is low or a mouth is sore.
Gentle for a sore mouth, low appetite, fatigue.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups elbow pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mild cheese
- Pinch of salt
How to make it
- Cook pasta until very soft; drain.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk; simmer to thicken.
- Stir in cheese until smooth.
- Fold in pasta; add milk to keep it saucy.
- Tip: Cook the pasta a little past al dente for a tender mouth. Keep it extra saucy so it goes down easily.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.