American · easy
Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese with roasted sweet potato blended into the sauce for a naturally sweet, nutrient-dense twist.
- 45 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $7.00
- Est. cost
- 450
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Vegetarian
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteThe sweet potato blends into a bright orange cheese sauce that looks exactly like regular mac and cheese. The natural sweetness actually makes kids like it more.
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Ingredients
- Medium Pasta Shells12 oz
- Sweet Potato (large)1
- Cheddar Cheese, shredded6 oz
- Cream Cheese2 oz
- Whole Milk1/2 cup
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Garlic Powder1/2 tsp
- Smoked Paprika1/4 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425F. Peel sweet potato, dice into 1-inch cubes, toss with olive oil, and roast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
- 02
Cook pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 03
Blend roasted sweet potato with milk, a splash of pasta water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
- 04
Pour sweet potato mixture into a pot over medium heat. Stir in shredded cheddar and cream cheese until melted and silky.
- 05
Fold in cooked pasta. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of extra cheese if desired.
- 450
- Calories
- 18g
- Protein
- 56g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
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