Sweet Potato Macaroni and Cheese (gluten-free, whole grain options)

INGREDIENTS

medium sweet potato (mine was 370 grams and was a little more than what was needed)

2 cups

elbow macaroni (whole wheat or gluten-free)

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

flour (whole wheat or a gluten-free 1-to-1 blend)

2 cups

milk

1/2 tsp

Dijon mustard (I left this out and used garlic powder instead)

2 cups

grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese (I used 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano)

1/2 tsp

Kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper