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.
Reviewed by our expert panel 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)
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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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