Best One Pot Mac Cheese Primavera Recipes

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ONE-POT MAC AND CHEESE



One-Pot Mac and Cheese image

Who likes cleaning up after making mac and cheese? Not this girl. This one-pot mac and cheese is a family favorite, and my 3-year-old is thrilled to see it coming to the dinner table. We love to add sliced smoked sausage to this creamy mac recipe! -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups whole milk
3 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine milk, water and macaroni; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender and almost all the cooking liquid has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA



Macaroni and Cheese Primavera image

Posted as request for low-sodium mac 'n cheese. Comfort food made healthy!! This can be served as a main dish or as a hearty side dish. Add chopped, cooked chicken or turkey to make it a meal.

Provided by Manda

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 1 9x13-inch casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb elbow macaroni, prepared according to package and drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (I use broccoli, red pepper, onions, and mushrooms)
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese (or red.-fat cream cheese)
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
black pepper
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, thawed vegetables, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In food processor, blend Neufchatel cheese and buttermilk.
  • Fold buttermilk mixture and half of shredded cheddar into macaroni and vegetable mixture.
  • Spoon into large casserole dish lightly coated with non-stick spray.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Optional: Broil 4-5 minutes, until cheese on top is crisp and lightly browned.

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