Casseroles Kids Love
Mac and Cheese, Tuna Noodle Casserole and Beefy Noodle Bake
Nothing makes kids happy at dinner like noodles, noodles and more noodles. These casseroles are sure to do the trick.
Looking for something simple and kid-friendly to serve for dinner tonight? These noodle casseroles are simple, and require only a few minutes of preparation before popping into the oven.
Mac and Cheese
While this recipe is great on its own, there are lots of stir-ins to add nutritious value. Try hot dogs or ham, broccoli, corn, or what ever vegetable tickles your child’s fantasy.
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 ½ cups (7 oz.) uncooked macaroni
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 Tbs. flour
- 1 quart milk
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Pour half the butter into 2 ½ quart baking dish. Pour in macaroni, stir until coated with butter. Sprinkle cheese over top. Add flour to pan with remaining butter, cook to form a paste. Add salt and pepper. Pour milk into pan, stirring until milk is hot. Pour milk mixture over macaroni.
Bake uncovered for one hour.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Kids clamoring for tuna sandwiches? This super-easy casserole will make everyone happy.
- 1 ½ cups egg noodles or macaroni, cooked according to package directions
- 2 Tbs. butter
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 Tbs. flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 8 oz. frozen peas
- 9 ½-oz. can drained tuna
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 ½ quart casserole dish by spraying or buttering well.
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and celery, cook until transparent. Add flour and salt, cook until bubbly. Gradually add milk. Stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
Remove sauce from heat, add remaining ingredients except cheese. Pour into casserole, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until heated through. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for five more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Beefy noodle bake
Having the six ingredients for this casserole on hand means smiles are only a few minutes away when the family gets home after a long day. This recipe serves four, but can be easily doubled to serve a larger brood.
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 cups noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 can (10 ¾ oz.) tomato soup
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Heat oven to 300 degrees.
In large skillet, brown beef and onions. Add soup, can of water and pepper to meat. Combine well, add noodles. Spoon mixture into 9x13-inch baking pan, sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
