Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese
by Hannah Williams • featured in 4 Easy Veggie-Packed Dinners
Ingredients
for 6 servings
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1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente (455 g) -
½ cup water (120 mL) -
1 cup cauliflower florets (300 g) -
1 cup butternut squash, diced (205 g) -
1 cup carrot, sliced (120 g) -
2 cups milk (480 mL) -
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (200 g) -
4 oz cream cheese (115 g)
Nutrition Info
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Calories
630
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Fat
26g
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Carbs
69g
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Fiber
4g
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Sugar
8g
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Protein
29g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
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Preparation
- Add water, cauliflower, squash, and carrots in a pot over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add everything into a blender, including cooking water, and blend until smooth.
- Return blended veggies to the pot over medium heat, and add the milk, cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Add macaroni, reduce heat, mix thoroughly, and cover for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Tips
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Amanda Piarino
I made this for three very picky kids I was babysitting. It was a little sweet when I tried it, so I added a little cheddar, put it in a 9”x13” baking dish, and added breadcrumbs and parmesan on top. Baked it at 400 for about 20-23 minutes. The kids absolutely loved it, and they had no idea they were eating so many veggies.
2018-06-13T22:48:36Z Helpful (145) -
queen_bee13
I loved this recipe! But it was SOOO SWEET my brother just stopped eating because of how sweet it was. I made dinner that night with EVERYTHING from tasty i would make this again but add salt and WAY more cheese and maybe a different squash? thx if you read this 😊 peace Ms. Cat meme
2018-08-23T00:15:51Z Helpful (59) -
cass_comestoeat
So I followed the tip to add salt and pepper, and man am I so glad I did! Definitely added flavor to the Mac and the veggies were indeed hidden! I followed another tip and added Pablo crumbs and Parmesan cheese and placed in the oven on Broil for 5 minutes and it was SOOO GOOD!!! Seriously, I recommend because it’s healthy in a way!
2018-09-01T03:38:58Z Helpful (51) -
Cheryl Vom Saal
I also add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to add a little sharpness. It’s a favorite in our house.
2018-06-27T21:34:22Z Helpful (50)
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