
Servings: 8 (serving size 2 cups)
CFBNJ Recipe Tip: If your child does not like vegetables, Mac & Cheese serves as a great disguise.
Great veggies to add include:
- Butternut Squash
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- Carrots
- Avocado
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories 390; Total fat 11g (Sat fat 6g, Mono fat 1g, Poly fat 0.5g); Protein 18g; Carb 56g; Fiber 3.5g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 547mg;
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking spray
- One 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
- Two 10-ounce packages frozen pureed winter squash
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 1/3 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil