Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese
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4.8
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
478 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese
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Hidden veggie mac and cheese is a classic comfort food with a twist. The cheese sauce is made by blending veggies while adding nutrition. Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 carrots peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 small head cauliflower cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more for water
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and place in a high speed blender along with ½ cup of the cooking water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Drain the pot, add butter and set over low heat. Once melted, add flour, salt and pepper. Cook butter and flour mixture for 2 minutes, or until it is golden brown and smells nutty. Increase the heat to high, add the milk, water and pasta, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the milk has reduced to a thick and creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the blended carrots and cauliflower and the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in a container fitted with an airtight lid in the refrigerator. Your leftover mac and cheese will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- Freezing instructions: To freeze veggie mac and cheese, place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to a month. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a tablespoon or two of milk to return some creaminess to the sauce. You can also reheat it in the oven; just place it in a baking dish, cover, and place in a 350ºF oven until warmed through, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
549mg
(23%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3204IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
379mg
(38%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3204IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 379mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
99 reviews
Excellent
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