Macaroni and Cheese Recipes For Kids

1 Mini Mac 'n' Cheese Cups With Carrots

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This sneaky recipe contains carrots so that your kiddos can get a few veggies into their diet.

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2 Hidden Veggie Mac 'n' Cheese

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This healthy macaroni dish is packed with butternut squash and onions, but your kiddos will never know!

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3 Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

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This slow-cooker macaroni is extra creamy and extra cheesy.

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4 Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Cups

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Bake some crispy bacon in a muffin tin and pile in the macaroni to make these cheesy bites.

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5 Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwiches

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Chances are your child's other favorite food is grilled cheese, so why not combine the two to make sandwiches?

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6 One-Pot Chicken and Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese

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This recipe is packed with green broccoli and protein.

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7 30-Minute Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

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This Fall-inspired pumpkin recipe allows you to have dinner on the table and devoured in 30 minutes.

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8 Spinach Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese

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This spinach and artichoke macaroni is packed with leafy greens — but your kiddos are going to love it!

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9 Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

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This healthy dish substitutes in whole wheat pasta and adds veggies and protein to make this meal something you can feel good about feeding your babes.

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10 Three-Cheese Baked Ziti

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The more cheese, the better! This ziti recipe is sure to make its way into your family's dinner rotation.

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11 Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Bacon and Panko

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With the crisp of panko and little crunches of bacon, this baked mac 'n' cheese is bound to become a new family favorite.

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12 Baked Macaroni and Cheese in a Bechamel Sauce

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This rich pasta dish has a creamy sauce that will have the whole family begging for seconds.

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13 Pulled Pork Mac 'n' Cheese

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Top your family's favorite dish with a helping of pulled pork.

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14 BBQ Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese

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Bring mac 'n' cheese to the next level by adding in BBQ chicken.

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15 Slow-Cooker Taco Macaroni and Cheese

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Change up taco night with some Mexican-inspired macaroni that you can throw right into the crockpot.

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16 Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese Bites

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For something bite-size and atypical, whip up some of these baked buffalo chicken bites that are surrounded by creamy pasta goodness.

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