Sunshine Mac n’ Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 cup macaroni pasta, dry
- 4 medium carrot
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1/8 cup flour, all-purpose
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Serve With
- 4 medium apple
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Peel carrots and cut in half; steam until tender. (You can do this on the stove, in the microwave, or using a steaming basket.)
- Place water and cooked carrots in a blender or food processor, and blend until very smooth.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan; add the flour and continue whisking until a thick paste has been made (called a “roux”).
- Add carrot puree, roux, and cheese to the pasta. Heat over low and stir until smooth and blended. Add salt to taste.
- Serve with apple slices alongside.
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Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g
Natalie Monson
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My daughter is a Mac and cheese nut and she asked for this recipe for her birthday.
My daughter loves this stuff! Wants it for her birthday.
My kids love the boxed Mac but this recipe passes the kid test, too!