Kids love macaroni and cheese, pizza, and lasagna. Plenty of adults love those foods too — but it's easy to fall into a recipe rut, which can be boring for the whole family. So, mix things up with kid-friendly recipes that have been slightly reinvented. Easy to make and out-of-this-world tasty, these kid-friendly recipes are sure to become new family favorites — from kid-friendly chicken recipes to crowd-pleasing pasta dishes that take only minutes of prep work. Oh, and did we mention all the delicious leftovers?! Talk about taking the guesswork out of school lunch.
Many of these recipes are kid-friendly in another way too: your little one can join in on the prep and cooking. And when you get your kid involved in preparing a meal, they're often even more excited to eat it. So, keep reading to get a look at some of our favorite kid-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond.
You'll forget your favorite takeout's phone number after trying this slow-cooker chicken teriyaki from Cooking Classy. And this Asian dish has just the right amount of salty and sweet, which results in lots of empty plates.
Instead of popping that juicy burger on a roll, try this inventive recipe from BlogChef for Cheeseburger Pizza. This easy family dinner can be topped with your favorite burger toppings for a really unique meal.
Chicken noodle soup doesn't just have to be for sick days! This Chicken Noodle Soup will become a family favorite in no time, and with basic but delicious ingredients, it won't break the bank.
Upgrade a classic takeout favorite with this healthier version of Beef and Broccoli. And if you already have rice in the pantry, that's a few less dollars you have to spend.
Is Sunday dinner really ever complete without a delicious meat sauce? We think not! Fortunately for parents, this kid-friendly veggie-loaded meat sauce recipe is loaded with veggies your kids won't even taste.
Prepare to get messy with slow cooker sloppy joes your kids will surely be begging for regularly. Added bonus: this recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together!
Ditch take-out lo mein and spiralize some of your family's favorite veggies to make your own version of Lo Mein with so much less salt but all of the flavor.
Melt-in-your-mouth-level tasty, these easy-to-assemble ham and cheese sliders will certainly go over well in your household. And did we mention leftovers?!
Not only can this Fried Rice be whipped up in 15 minutes, but it's also a lot lighter than traditional rice, as the recipe calls for cauliflower instead!
There's nothing easier than taking breakfast or an after-school snack on the go, especially when you have a school bus to catch! And these hearty Kid-Friendly Southwestern Oat Muffins will keep 'em full all morning long.
Put a healthy spin on this mouthwatering Korean Chicken Skewer recipe by adding a hearty amount of sesame seeds. The glaze flavor comes from Asian chiles, garlic, and ginger, so yes, it qualifies as guilt-free. PS: your kids will love pulling the chicken off their wooden sticks!
Your go-to Chinese fave just got a reboot with this General Tso's Chickpeas recipes that eliminates the usual main ingredient: fried chicken.
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35Sheet-Pan Fajitas
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In just under 20 minutes, you can transform a boring chicken breast into the most juicy and zesty Sheet-Pan Fajitas. Serve it with cauliflower rice or low-carb tortillas.
You won't have to sweat the details when you whip up this Vegetarian Cauliflower Rice Skillet Meal, and it's packed with veggies like cauliflower, zucchini, and mushrooms.
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37Ground Beef Tacos
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Taco night is always a fun one! Start with this Ground Beef Taco recipe, and set up toppings stations in your kitchen so your kids can build their own meals.
Who wants regular soup when you can chow down on a big bowl of Taco Chili? All you need is some sour cream and a few tortilla chips to top the recipe off.
