Kids Favorite Macaroni Cheese Lunch Food

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MAC AND CHEESE BITES



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An easy homemade mac and cheese bites recipe. Only 5 ingredients and great for on-the-go or lunches!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup macaroni noodles
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all purpose flour
0.5 cup milk
1.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions and set aside.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add in flour and let simmer for a minute.
  • Slowly add in the milk and let simmer for a few more minutes until bubbly.
  • Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add in macaroni and stir to cover noodles; set aside to cool or refrigerate overnight.
  • To make the bites: preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of Mac N Cheese into each mini muffin tin cup.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheese. Add more if needed to cover completely as shown.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan. If needed, run a knife around each Mac N Cheese bite to easily release from the pan.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is just the ticket for traditional comfort food, but with lots of mix-in possibilities that help you put a flavor-forward twist on a classic recipe. Check out the Expert Tips section below for suggestions on adding bacon, caramelized onions, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and even lobster.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE



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This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g baguette, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp butter, plus 1 tbsp melted
350g spiral or other short pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml whole milk
250g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
  • Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
  • Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
  • Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
  • Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I found this recipe in a Taste of Home publication awhile back. I had written it out and stuck it in my 'to try' binder. A few months ago I made it for the first time... it's now my absolute favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe! (with it tweaked for my own tastes). Enjoy!

Provided by ErikaNY

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter (I use margarine) or 1/4 cup margarine (I use margarine)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (I use a squirt of yellow mustard)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1/8 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook elbow macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a 3 quart saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Drain macaroni when done. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce and pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
  • Mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 597.6, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 18

FAST & EASY KIDS MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Fast & Easy Kids Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MeAndMyBoys

Categories     Cheese

Time 17m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) box pasta shells
1 cup milk
8 ounces sliced American cheese, cut up
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  • 2. Add milk to pasta pot and heat over medium heat. Sprinkle in American and Cheddar cheeses and the salt and whisk until melted and smooth.
  • 3. Return macaroni to pot with cheese sauce and stir to combine. Serve warm.

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