Cheesy Macaroni And Veggies Food

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CHEESY MACARONI AND VEGGIES



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This 15-minute dish adds kid-approved peas and carrots to everyone's favorite mac and cheese. Talk about easy peasy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup peas
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil spread or margarine

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni as directed on pkg., adding carrots and peas to the cooking water for the last 5 min. of the macaroni cooking time.
  • Drain macaroni; return to saucepan. Add milk, spread and contents of both Cheese Sauce Mix packets; mix well.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

VEGGIE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This creamy Veggie Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a super quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh veggies and topped with melty cheese and crisp bacon. It's an instant family favorite!

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 strips thick cut bacon (chopped)
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion (diced)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1 cup chopped asparagus
1 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
2 (20 oz) packages Bob Evans White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet to a paper towel lined plate. Leave at least 1 to 2 tbsp bacon grease in pan.
  • Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Toss in the onion, garlic, broccoli and asparagus and cook until vegetables are tender (about 5 to 7 minutes). Add in the frozen peas and carrot blend and cook until heated through.
  • Add the white cheddar macaroni and cheese to the skillet and stir to combine. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and crisp bacon pieces.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 1336 mg, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

HIDDEN VEGGIE MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, water, cauliflower florets, butternut squash, carrot, milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of 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

Steps:

  • Add water, cauliflower, squash, and carrots in a pot over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Add everything into a blender, including cooking water, and blend until smooth.
  • Return blended veggies to the pot over medium heat, and add the milk, cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Add macaroni, reduce heat, mix thoroughly, and cover for 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 8 grams

VEGGIE MACARONI & CHEESE



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This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone saying, "More, please!" -Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery during the last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. , Add to macaroni mixture, stirring to coat; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

3-VEG MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Sneak vegetables into macaroni cheese, a popular family meal that becomes even more nourishing for kids with the addition of butternut squash, leeks and peas

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield Serves 2 adults + 2 children

Number Of Ingredients 9

150g butternut squash, cut into chunks
300g penne (we used Napolina 50% white 50% wholemeal)
40g butter
1 small leek, finely sliced (about 50g)
25g flour
600ml milk
100g frozen peas
175g mature Cheddar cheese (we used a vegetarian version)
1 slice day-old brown bread, blitzed into crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the butternut squash in a steamer over boiling water. Steam for around 15-20 mins or until tender. Drain and then blitz in a food processor until smooth.
  • Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions.
  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan, add the leek and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 mins more. Take the pan off the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the peas and bring back to a simmer. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the butternut squash, then 125g cheese.
  • Stir the pasta into the sauce and transfer to an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 mins or until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.25 milligram of sodium

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES



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Great dish, that can be used as a side, or even as a main dish. Give it a try. I adopted this recipe in the recipe adoption and I sure am glad that I did.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon basil
3 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup milk
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated
1 cup mushroom, Sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
  • Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
  • Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
  • Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • When noodles are done, drain well.
  • Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
  • Garnish with scallion curls.

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