Hidden Vegetable Mac and Cheese

May 29, 2017

Hidden Vegetable Mac and Cheese with a creamy cheese sauce made with cauliflower, carrots and two types of cheese!

1 medium cauliflower head
3 - 4 medium carrots (10 ounces), halved and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large cloves garlic
1/2 sweet onion, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound short cut pasta
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (I always use Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar)
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper, for seasoning

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Cut the cauliflower into florets and cut the inner core into small pieces Toss the cauliflower, carrots, onion and whole...
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Nutritions

Calories
230

Sodium
631mg
26% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV

Vegetarian