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Creamy Mac and Cheese with Veggies

This quick and easy dinner recipe will soon become a family favorite. Relying on easy ingredients this mac and cheese with veggies will delight all ages!
Author Marty's Musings

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Horizon Organic Mac & Cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbs butter
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli spears or chopped, thawed
  • 1 regular can mixed vegetables drained
  • parmesan cheese
  • bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil, stir in pasta and boil for 10-12 minutes or until done.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook broccoli in microwave for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Add milk, butter and cheese sauce and stir until blended.
  • Drain broccoli and stir in with mixed vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs before serving.

Notes

You can rinse broccoli under hot water to thaw or cook a bit longer in the microwave if it's not thawed.
A can of single vegetables such as carrots or peas can be substituted for mixed vegetables.
If you need a smaller quantity simply cut this recipe in half.