Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese Recipe by Tasty

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Ingredients

for 6 servings

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)

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!

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.
2 months ago Helpful (31)
Cheryl Vom Saal

I also add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to add a little sharpness. It’s a favorite in our house.
1 month ago Helpful (8)
Brady O'Shaughnessy

Made it exactly as recipe follows, substituted gluten free pasta and added a little more sharp cheddar. It was great!
1 month ago Helpful (5)
healthy_queen123

It was very yummy and packed full of veggies. Would definitely make again
1 month ago Helpful (4)

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