HIDDEN VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 head cauliflower, small, cut into pieces
2 cups butternut squash, pieces frozen
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
4 tablespoons margarine
16 ounces elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Fill medium pot, with a cover, about 1/4 of the way with water.
  • Add the cauliflower and carrots, and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, covered, for 6 minutes.
  • Add the squash, and cook, covered, 3 more minutes.
  • Drain the veggies and let them cool a minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
  • Put the veggies in a blender or food processor with about 3/4 cup water and puree until smooth.
  • Add the puree to a large sauce pan.
  • On medium low heat, add in the milk, salt, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and margarine, and stir until melted.
  • Add the drained macaroni to the sauce and stir.

parbatie toyjoe
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This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Evas Treasure
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I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but I loved this mac and cheese. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Badboi Timi
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This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Mk Bijoy
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat pasta. It makes me feel better about eating mac and cheese.


Debra Snow
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This mac and cheese is so good, I could eat it every day.


Lydia Bukirwa
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I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Nuclear Atom
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This recipe is a game-changer for parents of picky eaters. My kids love this mac and cheese and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


ALOMGHIR SHAK
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5 stars! This mac and cheese is amazing.


Sharonda Billingsley
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Waqar pathan
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this mac and cheese was delicious! I couldn't even taste the veggies.


Ayhem Khodmi
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This mac and cheese is so creamy and cheesy. The veggies add a nice texture and flavor.


Ibrahim Rashid
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and couldn't believe there were veggies in it.


Peter Kings
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! Even my picky eaters loved it. The hidden veggies were a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients.


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