Cheesy Bone Broth Mac & Veggie Nuggets

Cheesy Bone Broth Mac & Veggie Nuggets

Cheesy Bone Broth Mac & Veggie Nuggets

Getting kids to eat healthy can be a challenge, but this recipe is a game-changer!  

We’re transforming classic mac and cheese into a nutritious, kid-approved meal with the secret power of Mend Halal Bone Broth.  

Here’s a secret... 

(They’ll never even notice the extra veggies and bone broth—they’ll just think it’s extra cheesy goodness!) 

 

What You’ll Need 

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni 
  • 1 cup Mend Halal Chicken or Beef Bone Broth (adds flavor and health benefits they won’t taste but will feel!) 
  • 1 cup milk (or a dairy-free substitute) 
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar is a winner, but any mix works) 
  • ½ cup pureed carrots or sweet potatoes (for that sneaky veggie boost) 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 

For the “Hidden Veggie” Nuggets: 

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers for a fun texture) 
  • ½ cup grated zucchini or carrots (make sure to squeeze out the extra water) 
  • 1 egg (to hold it all together) 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

 

Let’s Get Cooking! 

  1. Cook the Pasta in Mend Bone Broth: Start by swapping plain water for bone broth to cook the pasta—it’s a super simple way to add all those bone broth benefits without any extra effort. Just combine the broth, milk, and pasta in a pot, bring it to a low simmer, and cook until the pasta is tender and full of flavor. 

 

  1. Make It Extra Cheesy and Creamy: Now, stir in the butter, cheese, and the pureed veggies. This makes it super creamy, cheesy, and delicious, with a hidden veggie boost! No one will even know they’re eating carrots or sweet potatoes, trust us. 

 

  1. Make the Nuggets for Extra Fun: In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated veggies, and an egg. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then shape the mixture into little nuggets. This adds a fun crunch and an extra serving of veggies to the meal. 

 

  1. Quick Fry for Crispy Goodness: Heat up a little oil in a pan and cook each nugget for a few minutes on each side until golden and crispy. 

 

  1. Serve and Watch Them Dig In! Dish up the cheesy bone broth mac with a few crispy veggie nuggets on the side, and watch those plates get cleaned in no time! 
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