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Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

By Ashlyn Edwards — February 23, 2014, Updated July 2, 2018 24 Comments

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This Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese is my favorite homemade macaroni and cheese. I love the addition of the roasted veggies, and the garlic that’s added to the creamy, cheesy sauce gives it so much flavor. It’s a win-win for adults and kids alike!

A plate of macaroni and cheese with veggies

Do you have a picky eater at home? I sure do. My son turns up his nose at many of the meals I cook, and would survive completely on raisins, yogurt, toast, cheese, and blueberries if I would let him. Oh, and goldfish, too. 🙂

If you have a little one at home who isn’t a big veggie eater, this Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese a great way to try and get those important foods into their diet. Now, I can’t guarantee they won’t just pick them out, but the kiddo-friendly macaroni and the delicious cheesy sauce seem to help make those dreaded vegetables a little less noticeable. 😉

This is my favorite homemade macaroni and cheese. I love the addition of the roasted veggies, and the garlic that’s added to the creamy, cheesy sauce gives it so much flavor. It’s a win-win for adults and kids alike!

a sheet pan full of veggies

Start by roasting your veggies in the oven for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain the pasta and set it aside. Then get started on your cheesy sauce. Mmmm…

a pan full of sauce and shredded cheese

I MIGHT have added more than two cups of cheese. Just maybe.

Once the veggies are finished roasting, mix into the sauce with the drained pasta.

veggies in a pan with cheese

Pour all that yumminess into a baking dish and sprinkle some Panko over the the top. Switch your oven over to broil, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the top starts to get nice and golden brown.

a bowl of macaroni and cheese with veggies

My son really enjoys this macaroni and cheese and even eats some of the vegetables! If it has cheese on it, he’s a little bit more likely to give a try. And hey, cheese is a great source of calcium, right? He NEEDS that. So there, I’ve justified it for us all. 🙂

a spoon of macaroni and cheese with veggies

Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend. I’m already enjoying mine IMMENSELY because my hubby is home from Thailand. He’s been gone for the past few weeks for army stuff, and I’m so glad he’s back home. And not just because he provides an extra set of hands with the two kids. Or because now I can FINALLY watch season two of House of Cards. Do y’all watch that? Oh, is it good. And if I like a show that has anything at all to do with politics, that’s telling ya something. 🙂

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A plate of macaroni and cheese with veggies

Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

This Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese is my favorite homemade macaroni and cheese. I love the addition of the roasted veggies, and the garlic that’s added to the creamy, cheesy sauce gives it so much flavor. It’s a win-win for adults and kids alike!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 small head broccoli,, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper,, diced
  • 1 yellow squash,, diced
  • 8 baby carrots,, sliced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove,, minced
  • 3 Tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, (I used a combination of milk and half-and-half)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese,, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with either aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat. Spray with olive oil or cooking spray. Toss chopped vegetables onto baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until softened.
  • Meanwhile bring a medium pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and carefully mix in macaroni and vegetables.
  • Place mixture in a large baking dish and sprinkle panko over the top. Place under broiler and bake for 3-4 more minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Notes

Adapted from: The Comfort of Cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2160IU | Vitamin C: 34.2mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    January 20, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    I forgot to add the carrots, I didn’t go with the red pepper. I used 2% milk and man this was great!! It was soo good definitely will be making again. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    October 17, 2019 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    This Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!

    Reply
  3. Chrissie Baker says

    October 17, 2019 at 2:03 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE a good homemade mac-n-cheese recipe! There’s nothing better…can’t wait to try yours!!

    Reply
  4. Catalina says

    October 16, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite dinner! I need to try your recipe!

    Reply
  5. annie says

    October 16, 2019 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    We made this and there were no left overs! A total win!

    Reply
  6. Taylor says

    October 16, 2019 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    The perfect way to sneak in extra veggies! So delicious!

    Reply
  7. Melanie says

    October 15, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Love the addition of veggies in this comfort food staple!

    Reply
  8. Sara Welch says

    October 15, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    What a savory looking dish! I am adding this to my dinner line up for the week; looks too good to pass up!

    Reply
  9. Divorced Kat says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:43 am

    Have you tried making this with skim milk and reduced fat cheese? Or would that be gross?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:01 am

      I have made this with 1% milk, and it still came out fine, though I do think it’s creamier with a higher fat milk. I’m not a big fan of reduced fat cheese in recipes like this because it doesn’t melt very well. You could try it with the 2% cheese, but I wouldn’t do the fat free! If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    February 28, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    We love Roasted Vegetables and this will be a delicious dish with the Roasted Vegetables and Macaroni N Cheese, oh my! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      March 3, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you, Miz Helen! The roasted veggies make it oh so good. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Korilynn says

    February 24, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    My kids love macaroni and cheese, but I’m always trying to get veggies in them. So this might just convince them to eat it.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      It’s worth a try! Hope they go for it. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brittany says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    This looks sooooo good! I will definitely have to give this a try. I have a terribly picky two-year old that turns up her nose at most veggies but will never turn down macaroni and cheese! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      My son is the same way, Brittany! Hopefully she’ll give the veggies in this a chance. Thank you for dropping by!

      Reply
  13. Tammy says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:06 am

    Oh does this look good my mom would love this …going to have to make it for her! Thanks for sharing at One More Time Events…Tammy

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Oh I hope she likes it, Tammy! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    February 24, 2014 at 3:51 am

    I’m definitely making this for my youngest one… he’ll really dig it. Especially with all of the veggies. Gorgeous pics, by the way!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Hope he enjoys it, girl! Thanks so much, for coming over! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Fiona says

    February 23, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    My kids love Mac n cheese, and Iove this recipe. A good way to get them to eat more veggies! Pinned for future 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you, Fiona! Definitely a good way to sneak more veggies in. 🙂

      Reply
  16. cathy says

    February 23, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Ashlyn this looks great, love the cheese sauce and the veggies in there! My kids love mac and cheese and I know they would absolutely eat this, it’s a keeper-I pinned It 🙂
    Cathy
    http://www.threekidsandafish.com

    Reply
    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      February 27, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Cathy! Hope your kiddos enjoy it!

      Reply

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