Veggie Packed Mac & Cheese
Very easy
Marcy
Marcy

Veggie Packed Mac & Cheese

3 minutesPrep time

13 minutesCook time

287 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Boxed mac & cheese

2.5 oz

Boxed mac & cheese

Mixed vegetables (frozen)

1 cup

Mixed vegetables (frozen)

Sun-dried tomatoes

optional

2 tbsp

Sun-dried tomatoes

Milk (whole)

2 tbsp

Milk (whole)

Paprika

1/2 tsp

Paprika

Utensils

Pot (small), Frying pan, Stovetop, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    In a pot of salted, boiling water, prepare the mac & cheese according the package instructions.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, add the frozen veggies to a pan over medium heat. Add a splash of water (1 tbsp per serving) & stir. Cover the pan & steam the veggies for 2-3 min until thawed.
  • Step 3
    As the veggies steam, roughly chop sun-dried tomatoes (optional).
  • Step 4
    Uncover the veggies & add the sun-dried tomatoes with a drizzle of oil. Season with paprika, salt & pepper. Stir & cook 1-2 more min then remove from the heat.
  • Step 5
    Add the veggies to the mac & cheese. Stir it all together. Serve & enjoy!

Recipe tip

Try adding the cooked mac with veggies to a greased baking dish & top with extra cheddar cheese. Broil the top for a bubbly, crispy finish!