Veggie Tot Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Veggie Tot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

¼ cup chopped onion

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 clove garlic

chopped

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

divided

8 ounces elbow macaroni

cooked and drained

1 (16 ounce) package Green Giant™ Veggie Tots - any variety

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook 3 minutes or until softened. Add flour and garlic and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.

Step 2

Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes stirring frequently until mixture is thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.

Step 3

Arrange pasta to 2-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over pasta and stir gently until evenly coated. Evenly top with remaining cheese and Green Giant® Veggie Tots™.

Step 4

Bake 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and Green Giant® Veggie Tots™ are golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Veggie Tot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 373

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.1g 30%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 18.3g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 49%

Cholesterol: 46mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 531.6IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 81mcg 20%

Calcium: 284.6mg 29%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 30.8mg 11%

Potassium: 194.9mg 6%

Sodium: 625.3mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 165.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.