Easy Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Friends, meet my new favorite lightning fast dish. This Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese requires just 5 simple ingredients, zero prep work, and is just the yummiest pasta recipe!
Servings 8
Calories 313kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (such as elbows, mini wagon wheels, or ABC pasta)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sweet potato puree
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- salt to taste, as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
- Melt the butter in the pot over low heat. Add the pasta, sweet potato, cheddar cheese, and milk.
- Turn off the heat. Stir together the ingredients to make a uniformly creamy pasta.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a small shape of pasta so it cooks quickly.
- Prepare your own Sweet Potato Puree and use 1/2 cup. Or use a prepared baby food pouch of sweet potato from the store.
- Stir the mixture together well until all of the cheese is melted.
- Add a simple side of fruit for an easy meal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in airtight containers for 3-5 days. Reheat in 15-30 second increments or until warm.
- Gluten-free: Use GF pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3605IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg