Macaroni and Cheese is a simple, delicious and nutritious meal for toddlers. Our easy recipe is full of flavour, sure to be a hit with your little one. It features tasty cheese and creamy sauce combined with tender macaroni and is also versatile with added ingredients. This one-pot dish can easily be made in under 30 minutes and is a great way to get your toddler trying new flavours and textures. Try Toddler Recipes Australia for this classic dish for your toddler today!

General Information

• Servings: 8
• Keywords: macaroni and cheese, easy, cheesy, comforting
• Calories: 369
• Protein: 11.3g
• Carbs: 51.3g
• Fats: 12.3g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 120g macaroni pasta
• 250ml milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 250g grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200C.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add the flour to the butter and stir until it becomes a paste.
5. Add the milk and whisk for about 2 minutes until it is smooth.
6. Add the mustard powder, garlic powder, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer until the sauce thickens and allow to cool slightly.
8. Once the sauce has cooled, stir in the grated cheese until it is melted and combined.
9. Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
10. Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it and pour it into a large bowl.
11. Add the cheese sauce to the macaroni and mix until everything is evenly combined.
12. Pour the macaroni and cheese into an oven-safe dish.
13. Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
14. Enjoy!

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Recommended Sides

Serve the macaroni and cheese with a variety of frozen vegetables for added nutrition. You can also add some freshly chopped parsley or other herbs for extra flavor. The kids will especially love a side dish of crispy breaded chicken or fish fingers!