Description
A creamy and comforting mac and cheese made with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Boil sweet potato cubes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk, mashed sweet potato, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more milk if needed.
- Top with breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
