This easy mac and cheese recipe takes comfort food to the next level with the addition of fresh zucchini, flavorful carrots, and rich bone broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this creamy dish combines the traditional flavors you love with wholesome vegetables and a savory broth for extra depth. It may even tempt a few veggie-skeptical kids into eating more veggies.
Why Bone Broth in Mac and Cheese?
The addition of bone broth in this easy mac and cheese recipe adds extra protein and will make you feel a little healthier while eating it. The bone broth adds a richer, deeper flavor in place of the milk or cream you might ordinarily use for texture in mac and cheese. Bone broth is packed with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as amino acids and collagen. It helps with general bone health, as the name suggests, but also has benefits as wide-reaching as helping you sleep. Bone broth is one of those rare, versatile foods that is both delicious and extremely healthy!
Hidden Veggies Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 medium sized zucchini, peeled and chopped
- 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices American cheese
- In a sauce pot, add bone broth, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Simmer until the vegetables are completely tender and starting to fall apart.
Instructions
- Place this mixture into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add all the cheese to the blender and pulse until completely melted.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve.
Recipe by Anna Franklin / Photography by Dave Bryce
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