Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese
This classic comfort food gets a nutritional twist with the addition of hidden vegetables like cauliflower, squash, and carrots in the sauce. Creamy and cheesy, this mac and cheese is the perfect way to sneak in some extra vitamins and minerals without sacrificing flavor.
Instructions
- 1
Add water, cauliflower, squash, and carrots in a pot over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
- 2
Add everything into a blender, including cooking water, and blend until smooth.
- 3
Return blended veggies to the pot over medium heat, and add the milk, cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- 4
Add macaroni, reduce heat, mix thoroughly, and cover for 20 minutes.
- 5
Enjoy!
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Ingredients (8)
- •1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
- •½ cup water
- •1 cup cauliflower florets
- •1 cup butternut squash, diced
- •1 cup carrot, sliced
- •2 cups milk
- •2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- •4 oz cream cheese
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