Veggie Mac and Cheese (Kid Pleaser) Recipe

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Veggie Mac and Cheese (Kid Pleaser)
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  2. Once water is boiling, add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta until done to ALMOST al dente, about 7 minutes depending on package directions (you want it a little undercooked).
  3. Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
  4. As the pasta is cooking, heat a deep, large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of EVOO and add the bacon.
  5. Cook the bacon until crispy and golden brown.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and hold.
  7. Add another tablespoon EVOO to the skillet, 1 turn of the pan, then add onions,peppers, and zucchini then cook until tender, 4-5 minutes; set aside.
  8. Sprinkle in flour and cook another minute or two before adding the chicken broth (it should look quite pasty and thick).
  9. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, seasoning with salt and pepper, then stir in the mustard.
  10. Reduce heat and add 1 1/2 cups of each cheese.
  11. Stir to melt, 1 minute.
  12. Adjust seasoning with mustard, salt and pepper, to your taste.
  13. Drain pasta well.
  14. Combine pasta, veggies, cheese sauce, bacon and chopped parsley (if desired), then pour into large casserole and top with remaining cheese.
  15. Transfer to oven at 400 degrees to melt and brown cheese, about 6 minutes, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 684.35 Kcal (2865 kJ)
Calories from fat 451.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.2g 77%
Cholesterol 165.76mg 55%
Sodium 1837.79mg 77%
Potassium 235.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 20.19g 7%
Sugars 5.84g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 4%
Protein 38.85g 78%
Vitamin C 27.9mg 46%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 8.7mg 49%
Calcium 943.8mg 94%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.86 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.51g 77%
Cholesterol 37.99mg 55%
Sodium 421.23mg 77%
Potassium 54.03mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.63g 7%
Sugars 1.34g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 4%
Protein 8.9g 78%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 46%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 43%
Iron 2mg 49%
Calcium 216.3mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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