Sneak Attack: Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

1/2 pound macaroni (preferably whole-wheat blend)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup White or Orange Puree 
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated colby or cheddar cheese
2 large eggs (optional protein boost)


Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch-square baking pan.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, cooking until firm and slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the milk with the White Puree and salt. (If using eggs, whisk them in with the milk mixture.) Put half of the macaroni into the baking pan, and top with half the grated cheese. Next, pour the rest of the macaroni into the pan, and then pour the milk mixture over the top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.

Bake the casserole 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.