5 Cheesy Kid-Friendly Dinners That Guarantee Happy Faces
Five easy and cheesy dinner recipes that kids will love. These meals are quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for picky eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Brown ground beef in a pan, then add tomato sauce.
- Mix pasta with beef and cheese for a simple mac and cheese.
- For quesadillas, fill tortillas with cheese and cook until crispy.
- Bake breadcrumb-coated cheese sticks for a crunchy snack.
Notes
- Adjust cheese type based on preference.
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
- Add veggies like spinach for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg