Kids' mac ‘n’ cheese - Healthy Food Guide

Kids’ mac ‘n’ cheese

This tasty macaroni cheese recipe is easy enough for the kid to make. It's healthier than traditional mac 'n' cheese and is high in calcium, protein and fibre.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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2 cups warm white sauce
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar (such as Noble)
4 cups cooked macaroni
2 cups frozen mixed veges, cooked
½ cup panko crumbs

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C.

2 Into a saucepan of warm white sauce, add ¾ of the cheese and stir through until melted and combined.

3 In a baking dish, place cooked macaroni and vegetables. Pour cheesy white sauce over the top. In a bowl, combine panko crumbs and remaining cheese. Sprinkle over pasta and sauce and bake for 15 minutes, until bubbling and topping is golden. You may need to finish browning with a few minutes under the grill.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flour, pasta and bread crumbs.

HFG tip

To increase the vege content of your meal, serve with a big salad.

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 482 cal

Kilojoules 2020 kJ

Protein 25 g

Total fat 17 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 520 mg

Calcium 480 mg

Iron 1.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.