Mac and Cheese with Peas

Mac and Cheese with Peas

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Mac and Cheese with Peas

If you add vegetables to boxed mac and cheese, it's totally a well-rounded meal. We use Annie's brand in our house to feel better about ourselves.

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • 6 c Water
  • 2 boxes Mac and Cheese
  • 3 c Frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp Milk (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil 6 cups of water in pot over medium-high heat
  2. Add the noodles from the two boxes and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the peas and continue to cook until pasta is al dente, around 6 more minutes. Remove pan from heat and stain in a colander.
  3. While pasta and peas are draining, add butter to pan. Top with pasta and peas, stir to melt butter. Add cheese packets and stir until combined. Add milk if you need more liquid.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1

Serving Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat g 0%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat g
Sodium 576mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate g 0%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 13g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Notes

- Substitute minced broccoli or other favorite veggie.


Meat lovers

- Add sliced chicken sausage (Aldi and Trader Joe's both have delicious "clean" versions.)