What You Need:
- 1 pkg. (150 g) Kraft Dinner Smart Vegetables Macaroni & Cheese
- ⅓ cup puréed cooked carrots
- 2 tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
Make It:
Prepare Kraft Dinner as directed on package, using the Sensible Solution directions. Stir in carrots. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Make Ahead:
Pour leftover carrot purée into ice-cube trays. Freeze for 1 hour. Remove from tray and place in resealable plastic freezer bag. Next time you make macaroni and cheese, add 2 to 3 frozen carrot cubes when adding the cheese sauce mix.
How to Cook and Purée Carrots:
Peel 1 carrot; cut into small chunks. Place in saucepan. Add enough water to cover carrots; cook on medium heat 12 to 15 min. or until carrots are tender. Drain. Place in blender; blend until smooth.
Substitute:
Prepare using 1 baby food jar (4.5 fl. oz./128 mL) puréed carrots.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (¾ cup/175 mL):
230 calories, 6 g total fat, 2.0 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol,
530 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fibre, 9 g sugars,
8 g protein, 50% DV Vitamin A, 10% DV Vitamin C, 15% DV calcium, 15% DV iron.
