Hidden Veggie Mac’N Cheese

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Hidden Veggie Mac'N Cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
cups
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces elbow macroni cooked per package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon oil of choice
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 cups carrots roughly chopped, approximately 1 inch in size
  • 2 cups cauliflower roughly chopped
  • 4-5 cups vegetable broth or broth of choice
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 cup shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
cups
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces elbow macroni cooked per package instructions
  • 1 tablespoon oil of choice
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 cups carrots roughly chopped, approximately 1 inch in size
  • 2 cups cauliflower roughly chopped
  • 4-5 cups vegetable broth or broth of choice
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 cup shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sauteing over medium low heat until fragrant and golden, about 15 minutes. Add in garlic and saute for additional 5 minutes.
  3. Bring broth to a boil. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Then add cauliflower and cook for additional 5-10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup broth. Transfer carrots and cauliflower to the blender. Add the onions, garlic, milk, salt, mustard, 1/2 cup cheddar, and reserved broth and puree until smooth and creamy. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked noodles, stirring well and transfer to a baking dish. Add remaining shredded cheese over the top with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Place in the oven and cook until cheese and breadcrumbs start to brown, approximately 25 minutes. Serve hot.
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About Stephanie Wagner, RDN, LDN

Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Stephanie Lee Nutrition. Originally from NE Wisconsin, she started out as a licensed cosmetologist. She then went on to graduate with a B.S. in Human Biology, emphasis in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed 1200 hours of clinical experience through Priority Nutrition Care Distance Dietetic Internship. She uses her passion for nutrition and wellness as a tool to help women feel their best inside and out.

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