Kids’ mac ‘n’ cheese
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 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)
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Calories 482cal
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Kilojoules 2020kJ
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Protein 25g
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Total fat 17g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 55g
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–Sugars 9g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 520mg
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Calcium 480mg
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Iron 1.5mg
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.
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