Name: Veggie Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 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 -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Veggie Mac and Cheese

1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -

2. 3 cups fresh broccoli florets -

3. 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets -

4. 3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced -

5. 2 celery ribs, sliced -

6. 1 tablespoon butter -

7. 1 medium onion, chopped -

8. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

9. 1 cup 2% milk -

10. 1 cup chicken broth -

11. 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -

12. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard -

13. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

14. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

15. 1/4 teaspoon paprika -

How to cook deliciously - Veggie Mac and Cheese

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a 6-quart stockpot, cook the macaroni according to package directions. When your timer has six minutes remaining, add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery. Everything should be done cooking at the same time. Drain the pasta and vegetables, then transfer the ingredients to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat and saute the onion until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in the milk and broth, then bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, around two minutes. Whisk in the cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Editor's Tip: To prevent the flour from forming clumps, sprinkle it in nice and slowly, whisking all the while.

3. Stage

Add the cheese sauce to your macaroni mixture, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.