Hidden Veggie Mac And Cheese Recipes

VEGGIE MACARONI & CHEESE

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.

3-VEG MAC 'N' CHEESE

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.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE

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.