Mac and Cheese with Carrots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
574 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mac and Cheese with Carrots
Description
This recipe starts by preheating the oven and buttering a baking dish. The macaroni is cooked according to package directions, with grated carrots added during the last minutes of cooking to soften them without overcooking. After draining, the pasta and carrots are returned to the pot where sharp cheddar cheese and butter are melted in.
A separate mixture of sour cream, whole milk, eggs, kosher salt, mustard powder, and freshly ground black pepper is whisked and folded into the cheesy pasta. The mixture is transferred to the baking dish, topped with additional cheddar and finely grated Parmesan cheese, then baked at 400° F until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
Once baked, it is allowed to cool slightly before serving. The grated carrots add moisture and a mild sweetness that balances the sharpness of the cheeses, creating a textured and flavorful baked mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni preferably whole-wheat
- 2 1/2 cups (about 8 smallish carrots) carrot coarsely grated
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated sharp
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter cut into pieces, plus more for the baking dish, unsalted
- 3/4 cup sour cream (not low-fat or non-fat)
- 1/4 cup milk whole
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (204°C). Adjust the oven rack to the top third of the oven. Butter an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, adding the grated carrots about 3 minutes before the pasta is due to be done. Drain the pasta and carrots in a colander.
- Dump the hot pasta and carrots back into the pot and stir in 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar and all of the butter. In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, eggs, salt, mustard powder, and pepper, and then fold this mixture into the pasta. Scrape the cheesy pasta into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar and the Parmesan.
- Bake the carroty mac and cheese casserole until it's firm to the touch and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice or scoop it straight from the baking dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 924mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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