This veggie-filled recipe offers a healthy twist on everyone’s favorite comfort food.
This veggie-filled mac and cheese recipe offers a healthy twist on everyone’sfavorite comfort food.
It’s a wholesome mac and cheese thewhole familywill love.
Credit: Andy Lyons
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Prepare Panko Topping
Preheat broiler.
In a bowl stir together panko and paprika.
Return cooked macaroni and vegetables to hot saucepan; keep warm.
Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly.
Stir in cream cheese and mustard until smooth.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
Broil Mac and Cheese
Immediately pour cheese mixture over macaroni mixture; toss gently to coat.
Spoon into a 2 1/2- to 3-quart oval baking dish.
Sprinkle panko mixture over macaroni mixture.
Lightly coat panko mixture with cooking spray.
Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then bake as directed.
Wrap and refrigerate leftover mac and cheese for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Reheat, covered, in a 350F oven until hot throughout before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
