Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese 2
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni pasta, dry
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 medium squash, summer
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, low fat
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Puree summer squash. You will need 1/2 cup.
- Cook elbow noodles according to package directions and drain.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix until thick and bubbly (but not burned!).
- Add 1/2 cup of milk and stir till it begins to bubble again.
- Add 1/2 cup summer squash puree, and stir till fully smooth and mixed in. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add salt. Add the cooked macaroni to your thickened cheese sauce.
- Top with shredded cheddar or our favorite, Colby Jack! (based on Deceptively Delicious Macaroni and Cheese 1)
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 709mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g