Macaroni And Cheese Primavera
Posted as request for low-sodium mac 'n cheese. Comfort food made healthy!! This can be served as a main dish or as a hearty side dish. Add chopped, cooked chicken or turkey to make it a meal.
Steps
Heat oven to 350f.
In large bowl , toss together cooked macaroni , thawed vegetables , black pepper , and garlic powder.
In food processor , blend neufchatel cheese and buttermilk.
Fold buttermilk mixture and half of shredded cheddar into macaroni and vegetable mixture.
Spoon into large casserole dish lightly coated with non-stick spray.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Optional: broil 4-5 minutes , until cheese on top is crisp and lightly browned.
Ingredients
elbow macaroni, frozen mixed vegetables, neufchatel cheese, low-fat buttermilk, sharp cheddar cheese, black pepper, garlic powder