If you thought comfort food couldn’t be both rich and clean, think again. This baked reduced-fat mac and cheese delivers everything you love about the classic, creamy sauce, golden top, and that nostalgic, cheesy pull, but made lighter with high-protein, real-ingredient cheese and no fillers. Prep time:  25 minutes Cook time:  30 minutes Total time:  55 minutes Servings:  6–8 The best mac and cheese I've had in years. Thank you! –Me Most “low-fat” mac and cheeses sacrifice

Cheese has been part of human culture for more than 7000 years. The first cheeses were likely discovered by accident when milk stored in animal intestines naturally curdled, forming an early version of what we now know as cottage cheese or ricotta cheese. bhofack2/Getty Images The color of cheese tells a fascinating story. Originally, most cheeses were white or pale cream in color. It wasn’t until the 17th century that cheddar began to take on its famous golden hue. Farmers n