Toddler Mac and Cheese with Pears and Broccoli
This Toddler Mac and Cheese with pears is the easiest pasta for toddlers and also works as some of the best pasta for babies. It's ready in 15 minutes, only uses one pot, and combines fruits and vegetables!
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta I used shells
- 3 Tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese I used sharp cheddar and mozzarella
- 1 bag frozen broccoli
- 2 pears, diced
- Salt, to season
- Pepper, to season
- Paprika, to season
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain (I like it slightly al dente since we’ll be heating it more shortly).
- While pasta is draining and cooling, add bag of frozen broccoli to pan and heat with 1 Tbsp butter.
- Add drained pasta back to pot and add remaining butter, ¼ cup milk, pears and 1 cup cheese of choice and diced. I was pretty liberal with these amounts.
- Top with more diced pears if desired.
Notes
To freeze, let cool before storing it in a freezer-friendly ziplock bag or container. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 337mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
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