Servings 6 | Prep Time 20 minutes | Cook Time 15 minutes | Total Time 35 minutes | Calories 467.59kcal
This Creamy Mac and Cheese takes just minutes to prepare on the stovetop, contains two types of cheese, and is creamy, hearty, and delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 cup milk , any kind (I used 3%)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta in boil water until al dente, per packaged directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pot, melt oil. And stir fry carrots and peas for 2 minutes.
- Then mix in ½ tsp salt and pepper.
- Slowly add milk and cream cheese, mix together until combined.
- Add pasta sauce Heat mixture until it bubbles over medium heat.
- Add pasta to cheese mixture and toss to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and add in cheeses. Stir until melted.
- If mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk and go from there.
- Let macaroni and cheese sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Notes
- To add more flavor to this mac ‘n cheese, I like to add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and a dash of paprika or ground nutmeg.
- Looking for a more distinct cheesy taste? Use ¼ cup of shredded Parmesan or cheddar jack cheese, ¾cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar.
- See my tips and tricks for making this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese above the recipe box.
- You can add your favourite vegetables ( like beans, bell pepper, broccoli ) and beef or chicken or Turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1
- Calories: 467.59kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36.03g
- Fiber: 1.39g
- Sugar: 3.28g
- Protein: 12.22g
- Fat: 30.71g
- Saturated Fat: 18.79g
- Cholesterol: 101.68mg
- Sodium: 349.71mg
- Potassium: 188.47mg
- Vitamin A: 1113.71IU
- Vitamin C: 0.3mg
- Calcium: 174.61mg
- Iron: 0.82mg
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