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Homemade Mac and Cheese for Kids (Creamy and Easy!)

This Homemade Mac and Cheese for Kids (Creamy and Easy!) is the ultimate comfort food that the whole family will enjoy! It tastes better than boxed Mac and Cheese, but without the long list of added ingredients!
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Course: dinner, lunch, Lunchbox
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, mac and cheese for kids
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 littles
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce pan
  • 1 Frying pan

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 1/4 cup cheese American and Swiss (make a 50/50 blend)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, boil some water over medium heat.
  • Add the elbow pasta and cook according to package instructions until desired softness. It will take about 8 minutes.
  • In a frying pan, add the butter and flour. Mix until the butter melts, then add the milk. Stir constantly until it forms a cream.
  • Add shredded cheese and mix until fully melted.
  • Drain the elbow macaroni and stir into the cheesy sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shred your own cheese or cut sliced cheese into small pieces before melting. This will allow the cheese to melt more easily. Using pre-shredded cheese influences the flavor as there are some other ingredients added to avoid caking, and it does not melt as well!
  • Use the types of cheese suggested in this recipe for the best flavor. If you use other types of cheese this recipe will change substantially as the combination of cheeses is what makes it perfect!
  • Do not overcook the pasta, cook until it’s al dente and then add to the cheesy sauce and let it soften a little more.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Mac and Cheese for Kids (Creamy and Easy!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
182
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
118
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
344
IU
7
%
Calcium
 
210
mg
21
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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