The Mac and Cheese With a Veggie My Kids Never Find!
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A delicious and sneaky mac and cheese recipe that incorporates hidden vegetables, making it a hit with kids.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup pureed cauliflower
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the pureed cauliflower, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added nutrition, you can mix in other pureed vegetables like carrots or spinach.
- Adjust the cheese type for different flavors.
- This dish can be baked for a crispy top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg