Easy
Good for Kids Nutrition
Veggie-Packed Rainbow Mac and Cheese Delight
Transform the classic American comfort food into a nutrient powerhouse with this veggie-packed mac and cheese recipe for kids, blending hidden vegetables for essential vitamins while keeping the creamy, cheesy appeal that children love worldwide.
35
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
8.00 oz
whole wheat macaroni
cooked
2.00 medium
carrots
steamed and pureed
1.00 cup
cauliflower florets
steamed and pureed
1.50 cups
cheddar cheese
shredded
1.00 cup
milk
2.00 tbsp
butter
2.00 tbsp
flour
0.50 tsp
salt
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
10 minutes
2
Puree steamed carrots and cauliflower.
5 minutes
3
Melt butter, stir in flour to make roux.
2 minutes
4
Add milk and cheese, stir until melted.
5 minutes
5
Mix in veggie puree and macaroni.
6
Serve warm.