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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.

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Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
Suitable from
Toddler foods

Medium to prepare

Total time
25min

undefined min prep

Makes
6servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.2mg

per serving

Common allergens

Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • All-purpose flour4 tablespoons
  • Milk2 cups
  • Broccoli, cooked2 cups
  • Cheddar cheese2 cups
  • Spices, black pepper1/2 teaspoon
  • Macaroni, cooked2 cups

Steps

  1. 01

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 02

    Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.

  3. 03

    Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.

  4. 04

    While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.

  5. 05

    Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.

  6. 06

    Add the cheese and pepper.

  7. 07

    Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.

  8. 08

    Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.

  9. 09

    Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.

  10. 10

    Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
50kcal
Protein
2.5g
Fat
2.7g
Carbs
3.7g
Calories from
  • Carbs30%
  • Protein21%
  • Fat50%

Ingredient health benefits

🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🦵 Cellular growth
🧠 Brain development
🦴 Bone health
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🔄 Healthy metabolism
👀 Eyesight
🚽 Digestion
🦠 Immune system
🤲 Skin health

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*

Total Fat 2.7g3%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7.7mg3%
Sodium 59.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g1%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.5g5%
Vitamin D 0.2mcg1%
Calcium 66mg5%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Vitamin K 8.5mcg7%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg6%
Folate 12mcg3%
Zinc 0.4mg3%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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