Easy Mini Mac and Cheese Weeknight Dinner

Back to School is a busy time for both kids and parents. I know it takes us a bit of time to get back into a routine and weeknights can be hectic. This week, we’re teaming up with Horizon Organic to share a super simple Mac and Cheese Weeknight Dinner where the kids can create their own masterpiece. This mini mac and cheese meal has become a family favorite in our house since the girls absolutely love to be in the kitchen. And they’ve fallen hard for these adorable mini ramekins.

This weeknight meal couldn’t be any easier. Horizon Mac & Cheese, your kids favorite veggies and some shredded  cheese and you’re all set. It gives the kids the chance to make their own healthy choices when creating their mac and cheese masterpieces.

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Easy Mini Mac and Cheese Casserole Weeknight Meal

ingredients:

box of Horizon Mac & Cheese

steamed broccoli cut up in small pieces

steamed cauliflower cut up in small pieces

diced red pepper

frozen peas

shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Make box of mac and cheese. I like to undercook noodles by a minute or two since you’ll be baking it in the oven too. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prep veggies while mac and cheese cooks. Place veggies in bowls so kids can easily use them.
3. Put mac and cheese in individual ramekins. Let the kids add their favorite veggies and top with cheese.
4. Cook in oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted on top.
5. Let cool and serve. Make sure ramekins are cool for kids.

photos by Melissa Fenlon.

 

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