5.0 from 9 votes
Kid Friendly Mac and Cheese
This kid friendly mac and cheese recipe is not only delicious, but it's super easy for kids to make themselves! It requires minimal adult supervision, and is made simply by layering ingredients in a casserole dish, then baking. If you'd like a fun recipe the whole family can enjoy making and eating together, this is for you.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 631 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions (I suggest just shy of al dente)
- 3 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 12 to 18 lices American or Cheddar Cheese
- 12 to 15 Ritz crackers
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan or a large casserole dish.
- Spoon ⅓ of the cooked macaroni into the pan, then pour in 1 cup of the half-and-half or milk and cover everything with 4 to 6 slices of cheese. Add two more layers of pasta, half-and-half or milk, and cheese.
- Place the crackers in a ziplock bag and crush. Add the salt, pepper, and paprika, then sprinkle the crumbs on top of the pasta and cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 35 to 45 minutes.
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Notes
- Adapted from Ratatouille – What’s Cooking? A Cookbook For Kids
Nutrition Information
Calories
631kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
1113mg
(46%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 631kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1113mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.