Kids’ mac ‘n’ cheese
Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
Total cost: $7.36 / $1.84 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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)
Kilojoules 2020kJ
Calories 482cal
Protein 25g
Total fat 17g
–Saturated fat 7g
Carbohydrates 55g
–Sugars 9g
Dietary fibre 6g
Sodium 520mg
Calcium 480mg
Iron 1.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
Photographer: Melanie Jenkins
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