Mac & Cheese With Veggies
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Broccoli Mac
- Boil the noodles until about half way done.
- To the boiling water, add 1 ½ to 2 cups frozen or fresh chopped broccoli.
- Cook until noodles and the broccoli are hot and tender.
- Drain noodle/broccoli mixture and continue preparing, per package instructions.
Veggie-Lovers Mac
Choose your favorite veggies. They can be fresh, frozen or canned. (If canned, drain before mixing into the noodles, and add at the very end)
- Boil the noodles until about half way done.
- To the boiling water, add 1 ½ - 2 cups veggies.
- Cook until noodles and veggies are tender.
- Continue preparing, per package instructions.
Tex Mex Mac
- Prepare mac and cheese according to package directions.
- When done, stir in ¾-1 cup of each of the following items:
- Canned black beans, drained
- Canned corn, drained
- Chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
- Top with salsa or Tajin.
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