Hidden Veggie Baked Mac and Cheese
Hidden Veggie Baked Mac and Cheese - Food Fun Friday
Ingredients
- 16 oz package of elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons of butter
- 2 1/2 cups of a mixture of shredded cheddar and jack cheeses
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup pureed carrot
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Boil pasta according to package directions.
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Drain and return to pot.
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Stir in butter over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat.
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Stir in cheese.
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Add in defrosted carrot puree and stir to combine.
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Add milk, salt and pepper.
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Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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jessica mink says
I must try this! My kids are so stinking picky. I doubt they will even eat this mac n cheese but heck it's worth a try. They notice when I try different hot dogs and even different boxed mac n cheese…anything different they notice but i am going to try this out! thanks for sharing:)
Aubrey says
Have you tried using different veggies with this too? I have some textural issues and if I can work veggies into a meal anywhere without having to choke them down that’s a major plus!
Vicky says
I haven’t, but wonder if cauliflower would work well too.
Kelly says
How do you disguise the bright orange color of the carrots? I can definitely tell there’s something else in there besides cheese, so my kids and husband will as well.
Vicky says
Hi Kelly, I actually didn’t notice the color was that different from mac and cheese we have gotten at restaurants or the boxed stuff. My family didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. You can try sprinkling some Parmesan cheese on top and hope that distracts. 🙂
Maria says
Did you boil the carrots before you pureed them?
Vicky says
Hi Maria, Yes they were boiled before being pureed.
Annemarie says
I love the carrot in there! It’s not only healthier than the traditional version, but prettier, too!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Ah what a great way to hide some veggies. This would definitely go down a treat with my kids!
Veena Azmanov says
yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Looks VERY tasty! Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Great recipe. I like all the ingredients in it. thank you.
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Very clever hiding veggies for the kiddos to eat their food. At home we love veggies but our grandson does not like any green so it is challenging at times. Thanks for the tip!
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says
Great way to sneak some veggies in a comfort food dish! I also love trying butternut squash in my mac and cheese – makes it super creamy!