Description
These Toddler-Friendly Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese Bites are a delicious and nutritious way to sneak vegetables into your child’s diet. Perfect for picky eaters, these bite-sized snacks are packed with cheesy goodness and hidden veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pureed butternut squash
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk, cheese, pureed squash, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Let cool slightly.
- Mix in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze unbaked bites for quick meals later.
- Substitute any pureed vegetable you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg