Macaroniandcheesewithveggies Recipes

EASY 15-MINUTE VEGETARIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Set your oven to preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly grease 4 small baking dishes or ramekins with butter or cooking spray (crème brulee dishes work great!).
• Heat a small pot over medium heat and add the butter to melt.
• Add the flour and whisk together, continuing to whisk over the heat for one minute.
• Turn the heat to low and add the milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly so the mixture gets nice and thick and smooth.
• Add the salt and pepper and Sriracha, stirring until combined.
• Stir in the cheese until it melts into the smooth sauce. Turn off the heat and set the cheese sauce aside.
• Prepare the Barilla Ready Pasta according to the package directions (vent the package and cook for only one minute!).
• Stir the cooked Barilla Ready Pasta and the chopped veggies into the cheese sauce.
• Divide the macaroni and cheese evenly between the baking dishes.
• Stir the breadcrumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the macaroni and cheese in the baking dishes.
• Bake for about 7-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
• Serve immediately.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and boil.
• About 3 minutes before the macaroni is done according to the cooking time on the package, add the cauliflower.
• About 1 minute before the macaroni is done, add the carrots. Continue boiling until the macaroni is al dente. Drain well. Transfer to a lightly greased casserole dish.
• To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and dry mustard to form a smooth paste. Stir in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring to prevent lumps. When the sauce thickens, stir in the Cheddar until melted.
• Stir the sauce into the macaroni and vegetables. Season with salt and ppper.
• Bake for 30 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven until bubbly and browned. Serve hot.

MACARONI AND CHEESE....AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the macaroni with the oil.
• Cook the broccoli with 1 teaspoons salt in boiling water for 2 minutes then drain well and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking.
• Add broccoli and the spinach to the macaroni.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, add onion and saute under tender.
• Add mushrooms and cook 5 more minutes.
• Sprinkle in the flour, stirring until blended.
• Gradually add in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 15 minutes.
• Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, 1/2 teaspoons salt, cream pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese melts.
• Fold this sauce into the macaroni then spoon everything into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

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!