Macaroni and Cheese Primavera
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Vegetables stirred into this all-time-favorite comfort food recipe makes it higher in nutrition per serving than plain mac-and-cheese.
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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1 16-ouncepackage frozen cauliflower, broccoli, and carrotssee savings
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6 ouncespasta such as bow ties, corkscrew macaroni, or elbow macaronisee savings
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1-1/4 cupsmilksee savings
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1 teaspoondry mustardsee savings
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1 teaspoonWorcestershire saucesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonbottled hot pepper saucesee savings
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8 ouncessharp American cheese, cut into small cubes or shreddedsee savings
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4 ouncesprocess Swiss cheese slices, torn or shreddedsee savings
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1 4-ouncecan sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)see savings
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2 cupssoft bread crumbs (about 2-1/2 slices)see savings
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2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings
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1/2 teaspoonpaprikasee savings
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2 tablespoonsmargarine or butter, meltedsee savings
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Snipped fresh parsley (optional)see savings
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Directions
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Cook vegetables and pasta separately according to package directions; do not overcook. Drain each well.
2.
Return pasta to hot pan. Stir in milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; remove from heat. Add American and Swiss cheeses, stirring to melt. Cool.
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Place cooked vegetables and, if desired, mushrooms on the bottom of an ungreased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon macaroni and cheese on top of vegetables. For crumb topper, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika. Stir in margarine until combined. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Makes 6 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare casserole but do not bake. Cover with foil; seal, label, and freeze up to 4 months. (Or, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) When ready to serve, if frozen let thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove foil or plastic wrap. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 414, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 52%, Vitamin C 49%, Calcium 40%, Iron 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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