Description
Quick and easy Annies Mac and Cheese recipe with added frozen peas for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Annies Mac and Cheese (or whichever brand you like)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or as directed on the box.
- Place the frozen peas into a colander in the sink.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain over the peas.
- Return the pot to the heat and turn the heat to low. Add the butter, milk, and cheese packet from the box. Whisk to combine and thicken for 15-30 seconds.
- Stir in the pasta and peas and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or protein if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg