Mac & Cheese with Cucumber & Pretzels

A super quick and easy lunch sure to keep the kids full and happy!
Kcal 604 · Prot 27 · Carbs 83 · Fat 19
Family Friendly
15 min
Mac & Cheese with Cucumber & Pretzels
A super quick and easy lunch sure to keep the kids full and happy!
Kcal 604 · Prot 27 · Carbs 83 · Fat 19
Family Friendly
Ingredients
Pasta
Macaroni pasta 10*11*
150 Grams
Green peas
100 Grams
Grated orange cheddar 4*
60 Grams
Cheese Sauce 4*5*10*11*15*
250 Grams
Sides
Cucumber
2 Piece
Pretzels 10*11*
30 Grams

Allergens

*10 Wheat, *11 Gluten, *4 Milk, *5 Eggs, *15 Celery
Due to production methods, we cannot guarantee our products are completely free from any allergen such as Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame Seeds, Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Soya, Wheat, Gluten, Lupin, Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and Celery.

Nutritional information

Per Serving*
Energy (kJ/kcal) 2525 / 604
Fats (g) 19.2
of which saturated (g) 8.6
Carbohydrates (g) 83
of which sugars (g) 9.2
Fibers (g) 6
Proteins (g) 27.2
Salt (g) 1.1
*The nutritional information only applies to ingredients supplied by Hello Chef. The cooking process and additional ingredients added at home will affect total values.

Before you start

Please wash your hands and rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables prior to cooking.

Instructions

Boil pasta

1 Boil pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  • Cook the pasta for 6-7 min until tender.
  • Drain and reserve the pan.
Tip! The pasta can be made in advance for the week or fresh on the day.
Mix mac and cheese

2 Mix mac and cheese

  • Return the reserved pot to a medium heat.
  • Add the cheese sauce, cooked pasta and green peas.
  • Mix in half of the orange cheddar (saving the rest for topping) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat for 2-3 min until warmed through and the cheese has melted.
Serve

3 Serve

  • Chop the cucumber into batons.
  • Divide the pasta and sides between lunch box containers or plates.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the Mac and Cheese
  • If serving over multiple days keep the pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days until serving.
Serving Guidelines

4 Serving Guidelines

  • Kids 2-4 years: Serve 1/4 portion. Cut fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  • Kids 5-8 years: Serve 1/2 portion.
  • Kids 9-13 years: Serve 3/4 portion.
  • Teens 14+ years: Serve a full portion.
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