Macaroni And Cheese Primavera

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni, prepared according to package and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (i use broccoli, red pepper, onions, and mushrooms)
• 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese (or red.-fat cream cheese)
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• black pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f.
• 2 in large bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, thawed vegetables, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• 3 in food processor, blend neufchatel cheese and buttermilk.
• 4 fold buttermilk mixture and half of shredded cheddar into macaroni and vegetable mixture.
• 5 spoon into large casserole dish lightly coated with non-stick spray.
• 6 sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
• 7 bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• 8 optional: broil 4-5 minutes, until cheese on top is crisp and lightly browned.