- Preparation time: 10 min
- Cooking time: 15 min
- Servings: 4
Sure-to-please mac & cheese
Dietitian’s note: Without a doubt a kid-favourite meal! This version is loaded with calcium and iron.
Stephanie Jamain, RD | Dietitian at Abbott Nutrition
Vegetarian Respects a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet
Gluten-free† For children with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
High Energy For children who need extra energy (≥ 300 calories per serving)
WHAT YOU NEED
- 235 mL (1 bottle) Vanilla PediaSure Complete®
- 225 g (2 cups) enriched elbow macaroni†
- 15 mL (1 tbsp) all-purpose wheat flour
- 120 g (1 cup) cheddar cheese, grated
- 15 mL (1 tbsp) butter
- 1 mL (¼ tsp) salt
- 1 mL (¼ tsp) pepper
†Gluten-free: Use your favourite gluten-free elbow-shaped noodles.
HOW TO MAKE IT
- In a medium saucepan, boil macaroni until cooked. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then add flour stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms. Slowly add PediaSure Complete® continuing to stir constantly until well blended and smooth (do not boil).
- Remove from heat.
- Add cheese and cooked macaroni to PediaSure Complete® mixture and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size: ¼ recipe
Calories 420
Fat 16 g
Sodium 400 mg
Carbohydrate 52 g
Dietary fibre 2 g
Protein 17 g
TIP
- For extra protein and energy, sprinkle more cheese on top, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake until melted and slightly crunchy.
Nutrition Information of recipe was calculated with original PediaSure Complete® formulation.
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