Creamy Vegetable Mac & Cheese - Hunger Task Force

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (or other whole wheat pasta)
• 2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk powder (or 1 cup UHT milk, skip water if using this)
• 1 cup water (if using dry milk)
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned (drained))
• 1 Tbsp butter (optional for creaminess)
• 1 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
• salt & pepper shakers (to taste)