Best 7 All In One Veggie Mac And Cheese Recipes

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In pursuit of a comforting and nutritious meal that caters to both your taste buds and your health, look no further than the enticing world of all-in-one veggie mac and cheese. This culinary delight blends the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with the vibrant essence of fresh vegetables, offering a harmonious balance of creamy indulgence and wholesome goodness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this culinary creation will guide you through the process of crafting a delectable dish that is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritional value.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VEGGIE MACARONI & CHEESE



Veggie Macaroni & Cheese image

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone saying, "More, please!" -Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery during the last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. , Add to macaroni mixture, stirring to coat; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

HIDDEN VEGGIE MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, water, cauliflower florets, butternut squash, carrot, milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
½ cup water
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup butternut squash, diced
1 cup carrot, sliced
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz cream cheese

Steps:

  • Add water, cauliflower, squash, and carrots in a pot over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Add everything into a blender, including cooking water, and blend until smooth.
  • Return blended veggies to the pot over medium heat, and add the milk, cheese, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Add macaroni, reduce heat, mix thoroughly, and cover for 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ALL-IN-ONE VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE



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Use any of your favorite vegetable combinations, fresh or frozen, in this All-in-One Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe. Even picky eaters will be wowed by this deliciously cheesy (and easy to make) All-in-One Veggie Mac and Cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
1 Tbsp. butter

Steps:

  • Bring water and milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add Macaroni; stir. Simmer on low heat 8 min. or until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in vegetables; cover. Simmer 5 min. or until most the liquid is absorbed and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Cheese Sauce and butter; stir until butter is melted and sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

VEGGIE MAC-AND-CHEESE



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This variation on everyone's favorite comfort food is a guaranteed pleaser.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup diced yellow squash
½ cup diced carrots
1 small purple onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
3 plum tomato (blank)s plum tomatoes, sliced
⅓ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • COOK macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • SAUTE broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add macaroni, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in beaten eggs.
  • POUR mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with bread crumbs and Romano cheese.
  • BAKE, covered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 645 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES



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Great dish, that can be used as a side, or even as a main dish. Give it a try. I adopted this recipe in the recipe adoption and I sure am glad that I did.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon basil
3 tablespoons margarine, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup milk
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Grated
1 cup mushroom, Sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
  • Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
  • Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
  • Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • When noodles are done, drain well.
  • Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
  • Garnish with scallion curls.

THE BEST EVER VEGAN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Whether you're lactose intolerant or just looking to cut back on dairy, this creamy, dreamy mac stands up to the real thing. Made with velvety cashew milk and roasted garlic, you'll be going back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Sides

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raw cashews
warm water, for soaking cashews
1 head garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups cold water
1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons vegan butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups elbow pasta

Steps:

  • Add the cashews to a medium bowl and cover with warm water by 1 inch (2 ½ cm). Soak for 3-4 hours, until the cashews are softened and plump, then drain.
  • While the cashews are soaking, make the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut off the top ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of the head of garlic and drizzle the exposed cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Replace the top of the head of garlic and wrap tightly in foil. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the cloves are easily pierced with a fork. Unwrap the garlic and let cool completely. Once cooled, squeeze all of the cloves from their skins.
  • Add the soaked cashews, roasted garlic cloves, and cold water to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. 30-60 seconds. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch (30 G) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the panko, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir with a spatula to coat the bread crumbs in the oil. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until the bread crumbs are lightly golden brown. Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, melt together the vegan butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. Whisk in the flour, making sure there are no clumps. Cook the roux for 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously, until the flour is golden in color and fragrant.
  • Add the blended cashew mixture to the skillet and whisk well to combine with the roux. Add the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and pool when drizzled, but not so thick that it is gloppy. If the cheese sauce is too thick, add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Add the elbow noodles to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  • Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs on top of the pasta in an even layer.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges of the skillet and the bread crumbs are deep golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 4 grams

VEGGIE MAC-AND-CHEESE



Veggie Mac-And-Cheese image

This variation on everyone's favorite comfort food is a guaranteed pleaser.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup diced yellow squash
½ cup diced carrots
1 small purple onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
3 plum tomato (blank)s plum tomatoes, sliced
⅓ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • COOK macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • SAUTE broccoli and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add macaroni, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in beaten eggs.
  • POUR mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with bread crumbs and Romano cheese.
  • BAKE, covered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 20 more minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 645 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your mac and cheese. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch. This will help them retain their nutrients and flavor.
  • Use a flavorful cheese sauce. A good option is to make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk and cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Season the mac and cheese to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bit of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
  • Serve the mac and cheese immediately, or bake it in the oven for a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

All-in-one veggie mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy families. It is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it is also a satisfying and comforting dish for adults. With a few simple tips, you can make a veggie mac and cheese that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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