Description
A delicious and kid-friendly Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese recipe that sneakily incorporates steamed carrots or squash into the cheese sauce for a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box macaroni and cheese, prepared
- 1 cup steamed carrots or squash
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Mash or roughly chop the steamed carrots or squash, ensuring they are broken down enough for blending.
- Blend the sauce: Add the mashed vegetables to your prepared cheese sauce and use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until very smooth.
- Combine pasta and serve: Stir in the cooked macaroni, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated with the vegetable-enriched cheese sauce, and enjoy tricking your children into eating their veggies.
Notes
- You can use other steamed vegetables like sweet potatoes or cauliflower for added variety.
- This recipe works well with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add extra seasonings like garlic powder or nutritional yeast for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
