Mac & Cheese

A simple mac and cheese recipe for babies and adults. This stovetop mac and cheese is mixed with finely chopped kale for additional texture and nutrition. This is super sticky and creamy. It is easy for baby to pick up with hands, or you could preload a spoon or fork and pass to baby to feed him/herself.

Enough for 2 adults and 1 baby

Ingredients:
100g (3.5oz) of Kale or Spinach, finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, chopped
1 tbsp Olive oil

1 tsp Lemon juice (optional)

2 cups / around 200g of dry macaroni 

2 and 1/2 cups (625 mls) of milk
1 tsp of dijon mustard (optional for baby)
250g (8.8oz) of grated cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and add your garlic and kale, until it’s softened and wilted. Add a splash of lemon juice and then remove from the heat. 
2. Pour the macaroni and milk into a saucepan. Heat, stirring very frequently, until the milk begins to bubble. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Continue to stir frequently. You may need to add more milk depending on how thick your macaroni is.  
3. Once the macaroni is cooked al dente, stir in the mustard and cheese until melted through. Stir in the cooked greens. Assess the texture. If it’s too thick and sticky, add more milk. 
4. Serve.

Notes:

Alternatives:

Could try substituting the greens with pureed cooked cauliflower if you have any left over from making a cauliflower sauce, or soups.