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Mostly-Veggie Baked Macaroni

A delicious and healthier twist on the classic baked macaroni, packed with veggies.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup Broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, broccoli, and carrots. Pour cheese sauce over and mix well.
  7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Vegetarian
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