Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese Recipe

This Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese is perfect for picky eaters of all ages! It is smooth and cheesy despite being full of colorful, nutritious vegetables. A few ingredient swaps make it gluten-free and vegan.

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Ingredient

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Direction

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Pasta Add salt to boiling water. Add macaroni and boil again.

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7 minutes until al dente. Set pasta aside after draining water.

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Vegetable Puree Combine vegetables in a saucepan. Add 1 cup water, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes until soft.

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Carefully blend or stick-blend the vegetables until smooth. Sprinkle salt and set aside.

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Cheese Sauce In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes.

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Keep stirring as you add 1/4th (half a cup) of milk. The flour will lump, as expected. Continue whisking/stirring as you add all the milk.

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Stir/whip until the sauce is thick and coats your spoon. Remove heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.

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Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 4032mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6375IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 605

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Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese Recipe

This Hidden Vegetable Mac And Cheese is perfect for picky eaters of all ages! It is smooth and cheesy despite being full of colorful, nutritious vegetables. A few ingredient swaps make it gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredient

– Pasta – 2 Cups Macaroni – 8 Cups Water – 2 Tablespoons Salt – Vegetable Puree – 1 Cup Carrot – 1 Cup Pumpkin – 1 Cup Cauliflower – 1 Cup Water – Cheese Sauce – 3 Tablespoons Butter – 3 Tablespoons Plain Flour – 2 Cups Milk Warm – 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese

Direction

Pasta Add salt to boiling water. Add macaroni and boil again.

7 minutes until al dente. Set pasta aside after draining water.

Vegetable Puree Combine vegetables in a saucepan. Add 1 cup water, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes until soft.

Carefully blend or stick-blend the vegetables until smooth. Sprinkle salt and set aside.

Cheese Sauce In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes.

Keep stirring as you add 1/4th (half a cup) of milk. The flour will lump, as expected. Continue whisking/stirring as you add all the milk.

Stir/whip until the sauce is thick and coats your spoon. Remove heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.

Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 4032mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6375IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 605

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