Kids Favorite Macaroni Cheese Lunch Recipes

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FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE (LIGHTER RECIPE)

No need to use a box mix when mac and cheese is as simple--and delicious--as this!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9



Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (lighter recipe) image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt margarine 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 constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
2 tablespoons margarine
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 fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

FAST & EASY KIDS MACARONI AND CHEESE

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



Fast & Easy Kids Macaroni and Cheese image

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.

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

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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



Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese image

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

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)

KID'S FAVORITE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

I found this recipe in our local newspaper "Newsday" ,written by a 12 year old boy. Since then, it has been the only recipe my kids will let me follow. Easy, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by LI-Ray

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Kid's Favorite Baked Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • 1. Cook macaroni al dente following package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, salt and pepper, and stir until smooth. Slowly add milk and continue stirring until mixture begins to boil and thicken.
  • 3. In a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan, spread half of cooked macaroni and sprinkle with half of cubed Velvetta cheese and half of shredded mozzarella cheese. Pour half of milk mixture on top. Repeat with a second layer and sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • 4. Bake in a preheated, 350-degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. If desired, broil for 1 or 2 minutes to toast bread crumbs.

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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