Play around with this Mac & Cheese recipe. Any seasonal veggie combination will make this comfort food perfect for every time of the year. Omit the cayenne and red pepper flakes for a kid-friendly version.
Ingredients
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into small chunks
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 yellow squash, quartered and diced
10 baby carrots, sliced thinly
2 cups whole wheat pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, penne, etc.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs
For recipe instructions, please see the fresh and frugal, family-friendly blog at The Comfort of Cooking. For more recipes using peppers, visit our More Peppers, Please Pinterest board.