Toddler Mac & Cheese with Peas
An easy and nutritious recipe for family-friendly homemade toddler mac & cheese with peas.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni (we use Banza brand)
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Flour (or Arrowroot flour for GF)
- 1 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt (we use Fage brand)
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Frozen Peas (Thawed)
Instructions
- Boil noodles in large pot according to package (For Banza brand, boil for 8 minutes)
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and then whisk in flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
- Add milk and stir continuously until it begins to thicken (about 2-4 minutes).
- Add greek yogurt and stir until smooth, then stir in cheese and stir until combined and fully melted.
- Remove from heat. Add back your drained elbow macaroni noodles and stir until combined, then stir in peas. If your peas are still partially frozen, heat over low heat until peas are warm.