Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Carrots
Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Carrots – skillet Mac and Cheese loaded with healthy broccoli and carrots. Even the pickiest eaters like it.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
- 1-3/4 cups skim milk
- 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Minced Onion
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands® Cayenne Pepper
- 1-3/4 cups shredded sharp 2% milk cheddar cheese 7 oz (200g).
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Cook the macaroni per the package directions.
- Dissolve the chicken bouillon cubes in boiling water; set aside. On medium to low heat, add milk in an oven-safe skillet, follow by Argo® Corn Starch. Stir well. Add the dissolved bouillon cubes, onion, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in the cheese until melted. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli and carrots. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned and bubbly. Remove from the oven, top with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g