vege mac and cheese

Serves 24

Ingredients

6 stalk(s) celery
0.38 cup all-purpose flour
3.5 unit broccoli
1.44 tbsp butter
3 lb carrots
2 lb cauliflower
0.5 oz dijon mustard
3 cup lowfat milk
2.25 lb macaroni
2 unit onions
0.38 tsp paprika
0.38 tsp salt
1 lb Shredded Cheddar - lowfat
0.5 lb shredded mozzarella - lowfat
1.5 lb Shredded SHARP cheddar

Directions

1. Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces.

2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, adding the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and celery during the last 6 minutes..

2. Drain, then transfer to a large, greased baking dish.

3. Saute onions in the butter, then sprinkle with the flour, stirring until blended.

4. Gradually stir in the milk and broth, then bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened (about 2 minutes).

5. Stir in the cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper.

6. Pour over macaroni mixture and stir to coat, then sprinkle with paprika.

7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.