Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD. Rowe's Restaurant & BarKids Mac & Cheese Recipe

Kids Mac & Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Kids Mac & Cheese Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Topping (optional)

Method

Cook the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Macaroni

    Add 2 cups of macaroni pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes, until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt the Butter

    In the same pot you used for the pasta, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.

  3. 6

    Pour in Milk

    Gradually add 2 cups of milk, continuing to whisk to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheese and Spices

    Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.25 tsp of black pepper, 0.5 tsp of garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp of mustard powder until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combine and Serve

  1. 8

    Mix Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.

  2. 9

    Optional Topping

    If using, mix 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs with 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the mac and cheese.

  3. 10

    Bake (optional)

    If you want a baked version, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Kids Mac & Cheese!

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