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.


Macaroni and Cheese Primavera

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Related Categories: Macaroni, Macaroni and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta Primavera
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  16-ounce
    package frozen cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots
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  •   6 ounces
    pasta such as bow ties, corkscrew macaroni, or elbow macaroni
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  • 1-1/4  cups
    milk
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  • 1  teaspoon
    dry mustard
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  • 1  teaspoon
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    bottled hot pepper sauce
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  •   8 ounces
    sharp American cheese, cut into small cubes or shredded
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  •   4 ounces
    process Swiss cheese slices, torn or shredded
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  • 1  4-ounce
    can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
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  • 2  cups
    soft bread crumbs (about 2-1/2 slices)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    paprika
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  • 2  tablespoons
    margarine or butter, melted
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  •  
    Snipped fresh parsley (optional)
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Directions
1.
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.
3.
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
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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