Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
Persons
8
Serving Size
1 cup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 16 Oz. Package Small Elbow Macaroni
- 10 Oz. Package Frozen Riced Cauliflower
- 3 Cups Whole Milk
- 2 Cups Frozen Crinkle Cut Carrots
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 4 Oz. Package Cream Cheese, cubed
- 2 Cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare elbows as label directs; drain, return to saucepot and cover.
- In medium saucepot, cover and cook cauliflower, 2 cups milk and carrots over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until milk is steaming; uncover, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until carrots are very tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to blender; purée until smooth.
- In large saucepot, melt butter over medium heat; add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk; heat to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cauliflower mixture, salt and pepper; gradually stir in cheeses until smooth and creamy. Fold in elbows. Makes about 8 cups.
Notes
Hidden veggie cheese sauce is also great served over chicken, broccoli or baked potatoes.
Try serving topped with toasted breadcrumbs and/or halved grape tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
Serves: 8 servings
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Amount Per Serving: 1 cup
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 478 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 21g | 32.3% | |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 60% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20.3% | |
| Sodium 414mg | 17.3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 54g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
| Sugars 9g | ||
| Protein 19g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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