Vegetarian

Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies takes several minutes to prepare.

Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies takes several minutes to cook.

Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies are:

cauliflower
carrots
buttermilk
macaroni
salt
cheddar cheese/blue cheese and parm cheese
edemame or peas
bread crumbs

Here is how you make Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies:

Put a pot of water on to boil for the macaroni. Steam the cauliflower and carrots until very soft, about 10 minutes. Puree the hot vegetables in a blender, then gradually add the buttermilk, pureeing until smooth. Add 2 cups of the cheddar cheese, the blue cheese, Parmesan and salt, and puree until smooth.Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Add the peas at the last minute, just to thaw in the boiling water. Drain and shake thoroughly to dry. Put the pasta and peas back in the pot and stir in the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ? cup cheddar with the breadcrumbs.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the pasta and sauce in a 2-quart casserole, top with the crumb mixture, and bake until bubbly and crusty, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot. Makes about 8 cups. Serves 6.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEGDYSON.

The nutritional information for Macaroni and cheese with Hidden Veggies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 423.7

• Total Fat: 20.5 g
• Cholesterol: 57.4 mg
• Sodium: 946.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 23.7 g