Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
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.
- Suitable from
- Toddler foods
- Total time
- 25min
- Makes
- 6servings
- Iron
- 0.2mg
Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour4 tablespoons
- Milk2 cups
- Broccoli, cooked2 cups
- Cheddar cheese2 cups
- Spices, black pepper1/2 teaspoon
- Macaroni, cooked2 cups
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
Add the cheese and pepper.
Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 50kcal
- Protein
- 2.5g
- Fat
- 2.7g
- Carbs
- 3.7g
- Carbs30%
- Protein21%
- Fat50%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 6 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.