Hidden Veggie Mac n' Cheese
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 summer squash
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cheddar cheese ; shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop summer squash and remove seeds. Boil until tender and puree in a high powered blender.
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix until thick and bubbly (but not burned!). Add 1/2 cup of milk and stir till it begins to bubble again. Add 1/2 cup summer squash puree, and stir till fully smooth and mixed in. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add salt.
Add the cooked pasta to your thickened cheese sauce. Top with shredded cheddar or our favorite, Colby Jack!
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (1112g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 1 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 2201 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 933 (42%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 103.7g | 138 % | |
| Saturated Fat 61.3g | 306 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 27.4g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 541mg | 166 % | |
| Sodium 1675mg | 58 % | |
| Potassium 2046mg | 54 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 215.4g | 63 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 17 % | |
| Sugars, other 211g | ||
| Protein 103.9g | 148 % | |
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Calories per serving: 2201
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