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Veggie Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Veggie Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

19 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds. —Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

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 sauce to macaroni mixture, stirring to coat; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Veggie Macaroni & Cheese

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