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Roasted Vegetable Mac n Cheese is a delicious and hearty winter holiday side dish.

Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese

A hearty macaroni and cheese mixed with tons of roasted veggies and a delightful sharp cheddar and creamy Havarti sauce.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. broccoli cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 10 oz. cauliflower cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 10 oz. Brussels Sprouts quartered
  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 oz. elbow pasta
  • 1 teaspoons butter
  • 1/4 c. onion minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 c. low fat milk
  • 1 c. vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 c. Havarti cheese shredded
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Toss the broccoli, cauliflower, pepper, ad Brussels Sprouts with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the vegetables out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook until flour mixture is golden.
  • Whisk in the milk slowly. Whisk in the broth. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses.
  • Add the pasta and the roasted vegetables to the sauce and stir to combine.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light 2017