Krafty Dinner Mac Cheese Veggies
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and colorful Krafty Dinner Mac & Cheese Veggies recipe—where creamy, cheesy comfort meets fresh, wholesome goodness. This family-friendly dish combines the ease of boxed macaroni and cheese with a medley of vibrant vegetables like tender broccoli florets, sweet carrots, and nutrient-packed peas, all lightly sautéed in olive oil for a crisp-tender bite. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for a busy night, packing in flavor, texture, and a pop of color in every bowl. Serve this irresistible combination of cheesy pasta and veggies as a standalone meal—or as a delightful side dish—and enjoy a balanced twist on a classic comfort food favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box boxed macaroni and cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni from the boxed macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and frozen peas to the skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly crisp. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat.
In the same pot used for the macaroni, add butter, milk, the cheese sauce packet from the box, and the reserved pasta water. Whisk together over low heat until smooth and combined.
Add the cooked macaroni back into the pot, stirring until the pasta is fully coated in the cheese sauce.
Gently fold in the sautéed vegetables, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Serve immediately, hot and creamy, and garnish with additional black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2518 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1053 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
