VEGGIE TOT MAC & CHEESE

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Mac & Cheese is comfort food at its best. And it's easier than you think to make from scratch. It's ready to pop in the oven in just about 15 minutes. Arrange Veggie Tots across the top to make this extra crispy, extra delicious and extra good-for-you!

Provided by Green Giant

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 (16 ounce) package Green Giant™ Veggie Tots - any variety

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook 3 minutes or until softened. Add flour and garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
Arrange pasta to 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over pasta and stir gently until evenly coated. Evenly top with remaining cheese and Green Giant® Veggie Tots™.
Bake 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and Green Giant® Veggie Tots™ are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 4 g