Description
A creamy and delicious mac and cheese packed with hidden vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Steam the cauliflower and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Add the steamed vegetables and cheese to the sauce. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni. Mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer.
- For extra nutrition, add spinach or peas.
- This dish can be baked for a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese