🍝🥦💚 Family-Friendly Mac & Cheese with Broccoli & Spinach

Looking for a quick, tasty, and kid-approved dinner? 🧒👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This creamy Mac & Cheese with Broccoli and Spinach is the perfect mix of comfort food and nutrition—easy enough for busy weeknights and healthy enough for the whole family!

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups pasta (elbow or small pasta works best)

• 1 cup milk (adjust depending on pasta amount) 🥛

• 1 tbsp butter 🧈

• ½ cup powdered cheese (or to taste) 🧀

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups fresh spinach 🌱

• 1 cup broccoli florets 🥦

• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

For the Mac & Cheese:

1. Boil pasta for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.

2. Add 1 cup of milk (amount may vary depending on pasta). Let the pasta absorb the liquid.

3. Stir in 1 tbsp butter and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Sprinkle in the powdered cheese, stirring until creamy.

5. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

For the Spinach & Broccoli Side:

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet.

2. Add spinach and sauté for about 3 minutes.

3. Add broccoli and cook for 1 minute (just enough to keep it bright and slightly crunchy).

4. Remove from heat and serve alongside the mac & cheese.

⚠️ Parent Tip: Always allow food to cool before serving it to your child.

🌟 Health Benefits

🥦 Broccoli – Rich in Vitamin C and fiber, great for digestion and immunity.
🌱 Spinach – Packed with iron and Vitamin A for strong bones and healthy eyes.
🍝 Mac & Cheese – Provides energy and calcium to support growing kids.

This recipe proves that healthy meals can be fun and delicious for everyone! 😋

💚 Want more family-friendly recipes? Check out our Toddler Meal Ideas and Quick Weeknight Dinners for inspiration.