Give your little one a tasty and nutritious treat with Macaroni and cheese with Broccoli. This toddler-friendly dish combines soft-cooked macaroni with a creamy and mild cheese sauce, along with tender pieces of broccoli. It's a delightful introduction to comforting flavors and essential nutrients, perfect for your little one's growing palate.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
4 tablespoons
Milk
2 cups
Broccoli, cooked
2 cups
Cheddar cheese
2 cups
Spices, black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Macaroni, cooked
2 cups
Steps
1.
Wash hands with soap and water.
2.
Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
3.
Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
4.
While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
5.
Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
6.
Add the cheese and pepper.
7.
Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
8.
Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
9.
Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
10.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
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Complexity
Medium
Time
25
Min
Servings
6
Soft and chewable
Main dishes
Grains
Microwave
Allergen Intro (Milk)
Family foods
Introduce wheat
Toddler foods
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🦵 Cellular growth
🧠 Brain development
🦴 Bone health
💭 Cognitive
🔄 Healthy metabolism
👀 Eyesight
🚽 Digestion
🦠 Immune system
🤲 Skin health