Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is a cinch to whip up in 30 minutes or less, and made lighter than traditional mac and cheese with lowfat milk and no heavy cream!
This post is in partnership with Milk Life. All opinions are my own.
I’m thrilled to have partnered up with the good folks at Milk Life to bring you this super delicious recipe, perfect for the whole family, from mom and dad right down to your picky little toddlers.
And I know it is toddler-friendly because my twin toddlers love this dish! It’s one of the few I know I can trust that they will eat with us for dinner because it’s macaroni and cheese, one of their top five favorite foods. The difference here is that it’s made with lowfat dairy milk for a healthier twist on your usual homemade macaroni and cheese, and it’s got that grown-up taste that boxed mac and cheese just doesn’t so it’s great for my husband and myself as well!
I recently found out that one out of two kids, ages nine and up, are falling short on calcium, vitamin D and potassium in their diets – nutrients they need to grow up strong. Likewise, most kids younger than 9 are falling short on vitamin D and potassium as well. That’s crazy! I’ve got two little ones and another on the way and it makes me wonder – could I be doing more for my kids to make sure they’re getting the essential nutrients they need??
Real dairy milk is a simple, wholesome way to help kids get natural protein and balanced nutrition to help them grow up strong, and it’s the number one food source for calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. And the great news is – they already love it! Unlike the Battle Of The Veggies that ensures every night at dinnertime, my kids will happily guzzle down a glass of milk with their dinner, making it easy for me to get more milk into their daily routine.
I get especially excited when I can incorporate milk into my kids main meal in addition to a glass on the side, which is why I love whipping up this Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe! It packs a whopping 2 cups of milk in the recipe, so we are all getting an extra dose of those much-needed nutrients.
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Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is a cinch to whip up 30 minutes or less, and made lighter than traditional mac and cheese with lowfat milk and no heavy cream!
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12
ounces
small pasta noodles like elbows or shells -
2
teaspoons
olive oil -
3
tablespoons
butter -
3
tablespoons
flour -
2 1/2
cups
lowfat milk (1-2 percent works well) -
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder -
2
cups
freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese - salt and pepper to taste
Add pasta to a pot of boiling salted water, boil til tender, then drain and rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with 2 teaspoons oil and set aside.
In a large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour. Very gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth and creamy. Stir in garlic powder.
Stir in cheese until completely melted and fully incorporated. Add a little milk if needed (up to 1/2 cup) to thin the sauce if it is too thick for your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in cooked pasta and serve. Garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley if desired.
Feeds 4 adults or 4-6 people when feeding small kids.
