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Easy Macaroni and Peas

Easy macaroni and peas recipe. Full of cheesy homemade goodness that your kids will love. Sneak in some veggies and no one will notice!

easy macaroni and peas recipe

Growing up, one of my favorite foods was Macaroni and Cheese.

I would say this is pretty common, as I have yet to meet a kid (or adult) that doesn’t love the carb-y cheesy goodness that is macaroni and cheese.

easy macaroni and peas recipe

This macaroni and peas recipe is my take on this classic comfort food.

Full of cheesy goodness with some veggies snuck in for good measure.

If your kids love mac and cheese, this recipe will be a hit!

I love macaroni and peas so much that if I plan on making mac and cheese (boxed or homemade), I won’t make it unless I have some frozen peas on hand in the freezer.

easy macaroni and peas recipe

I prefer to buy frozen peas as they keep their texture better than the canned variety.

Just trust me on this one and go for the frozen peas. Nobody likes mushy peas!

easy macaroni and peas recipe

This recipe makes a HUGE casserole sized dish and is perfect for leftovers for the next day.

Make this for your kids (or you!) this week – you deserve it!

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easy macaroni and peas recipe

Easy Macaroni and Peas

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

macaroni and peas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup organic heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ cup 2% milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I used half cheddar and half mozzarella)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 10 oz frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to al dente package instructions
  2. In large pan (I used a dutch oven), melt butter
  3. add flour and whisk for one minute constantly
  4. Add heavy cream and milk, whisking until mixture starts to thicken
  5. add cheese, salt, and pepper (Sauce will be VERY thick and cheesy)
  6. Add noodles and peas, and stir until combined
  7. Transfer mixture to a 13 X 9 casserole dish
  8. Bake at 350 for 10-20 minutes, or until bubbly and beginning to crisp
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 507Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 819mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 20g

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