Embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate veggie macaroni and cheese casserole, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, creamy texture, explosion of flavors, and irresistible cheesy goodness. This vegetarian delight not only satisfies your cravings but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients. Say farewell to bland casseroles and hello to a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you yearning for more. Let's delve into the delightful world of "veggie macaroni and cheese casserole" and discover the secrets to achieving perfection in every bite.
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VEGGIE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This creamy Veggie Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a super quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh veggies and topped with melty cheese and crisp bacon. It's an instant family favorite!
Provided by Shawn
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet to a paper towel lined plate. Leave at least 1 to 2 tbsp bacon grease in pan.
- Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Toss in the onion, garlic, broccoli and asparagus and cook until vegetables are tender (about 5 to 7 minutes). Add in the frozen peas and carrot blend and cook until heated through.
- Add the white cheddar macaroni and cheese to the skillet and stir to combine. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and crisp bacon pieces.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 1336 mg, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGGIE MACARONI & CHEESE
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
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.
CHEESY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Easy to make and good to eat! Sometimes I like this better with the broccoli cauliflower mixture than with the California blend.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grease a 1 1/2 - 2 quart casserole; set aside.
- Drain off all water from thawed veggies.
- Place drained, thawed veggies in a large bowl. Add ALL remaining ingredients.
- Mix everything well.
- Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
VEGETABLE MACARONI
This casserole works equally well as a side dish or meatless entree. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys it, especially with a loaf of crusty French bread.-Elizabeth Erwin, Syracuse, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in the vegetables, macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
If you like macaroni and cheese, mixed veggies, and Polish sausage you'll love this casserole. ( I always use the hot and spicy Polish sausage, and I always get lots of compliments, but you can use your favorite Polish sausage.)
Provided by CRYSTAL_72
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl combine macaroni, processed cheese, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 of a soup can of water and sausage. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1595.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality macaroni. The better the macaroni, the better the casserole will be.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Don't overcook it, or it will become mushy.
- Use a sharp knife to grate the cheese. This will help it melt evenly.
- Use a large baking dish. This will help the casserole cook evenly.
- Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until it is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set.
Conclusion:
Veggie macaroni and cheese casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a veggie macaroni and cheese casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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