Hidden Veg Mac and Cheese
A silky cheese sauce with butternut squash and carrot blended in, so fussy eaters get vegetables without noticing.
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.64 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the squash, carrot and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the vegetables are very soft.
15 min - 2
Blend with a stick blender until completely smooth.
- 3
Cook the macaroni in boiling water for 9 minutes, then drain.
9 min - 4
In the same pan, melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the blended milk and cook for 4 minutes until thick and smooth.
4 min - 5
Stir in the 150 g of cheese and the salt until melted. Mix in the macaroni.
- 6
Tip into a dish, scatter over the extra cheese and grill for 5 minutes until golden and bubbling.
5 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.