How to Make Mac and Cheese Muffins for Baby-Led Weaning
Want to make mealtime more exciting for your baby? These mac and cheese muffins are a great way to introduce new flavors and textures. Give them a try!
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots sliced and steamed
- 500 ml milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 50 g 3tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 80 g 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 250 g 2 1/2 cups dried macaroni pasta* (cook as per pack instructions)
- 2-3 tbsp brown bread crumbs
Method
- Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
- Add the carrots, milk and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat a pan over a medium heat, then add the butter and melt. Spoon in the flour and stir well for about 2 minutes. It is important to cook the flour in the butter until it turns smooth and silky.
- Turn the heat down to a simmer, then slowly pour in the milk mixture stirring well to prevent lumps. Keep stirring until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the cheese and stir until melted then add the fresh thyme.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce, then spoon into muffin cases, then top with a little sprinkle of brown bread crumbs.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the top of the pasta is golden. Leave until slightly warm before removing from the muffin cases. This will keep the muffins together and make it easy for your baby to manage.
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