I have to be honest about something. I’m not as good at eating fruits & veggies as I used to be. Some days it’s only one serving and I’m constantly going to bed mad at myself for hot making it more of a thing. It seems like I’m so focused on feeding Hugo these days that I end up nibbling on his leftovers and chowing down on a couple scrambled eggs while he naps.
I wanted to make something that I actually liked to eat but was also nutritious for him so I thought adding some sweet potato pureé to a creamy cheese sauce was just the thing. Andy loved this, I loved this, and most importantly Hugo loved this. I used whole grain pasta, some awesome Cabot cheddar, and a couple perfect sweet potatoes- I loved this easy, heathy spin on Mac & Cheese so much! The sauce was SO creamy, that the slightly sweet taste was really the only giveaway that it actually had veggies in it. I felt so full after a small bowl of this stuff, and though I still have to get better at remembering my veggies, I figured this was a start. (Are sweet potatoes considered veggies?)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I need to get on this deliciousness! Such a neat sounding sauce!
Tricia says
oooo i want to try this for my kids
i always microwave my potatoes which seems so much easier and faster but do you think its as “nutritious”??
thanks audra….donuts soon!?!?!?!?!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Nice. We so need this in my house. When I was pregnant I ate salads all the time. Now it is so hard to compile salad things while making food for Andy. I find myself eating what is left over on his plate throughout the day too. Mom life!
Earl says
That’s what I talking about! What a great meal!
Alison says
Had a sweet potato on hand, so I made this tonight. It was GOOD!
Candace @ Cabot says
The weather lately cries out for Mac & Cheese. Your version looks amazing. I am all over this one!
Tina | My Life as a Mrs says
LOVE THIS. Love that I can sneak some veggies in for my anti-veggie toddler AND also enjoy it myself!!!! By the way… SOO good to see you this weekend!!! :)
rachel says
I am like Stefanie above: I ate salads nonstop while pregnant. Now I have a seven month old and I keep thinking, “Have I had anything healthy today??” This is a great start! Thanks.
sylvie says
It’s easy, yummy, melty and cheesy, it’s simply a perfect match!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Love the short ingredient list and obsessing over this dinner! So yum :) Pinning!
Joanne says
Sweet potatoes are ABSOLUTELY veggies! They’re like veggie superstars. Definitely need this in my life!
Medeja says
This is a great version of mac and cheese.. :)
Cara says
My new favorite Mac & cheese…your pumpkin version is my second favorite. ☺️ Thanks for these great Mac recipes!
Audra says
Mine too! I’m so glad you liked it!
Molly Laurence says
How about freezing this and cooking it at a later time?