Kids in the Kitchen June 2016 | Page 10

ENTREES Mac and Cheese Casserole Cups This fun twist on the classic macaroni and cheese casserole is not just delicious, but it’s also a lot of fun to make! PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES YIELDS: 10 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS Cheesy Chicken Crunchers These kid-friendly baked chicken fingers have extra protein from the cheese that’s added to the crispy cereal coating. PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 egg whites 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 6 chicken breast fillets, cut into strips Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups milk 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In medium saucepan, add 1 cup of milk to flour, stirring constantly until lumps have dissolved. Add remaining milk, stirring thoroughly. Place on stove and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. 2. Add 1 cup of Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; stir until blended. Add macaroni, stirring gently to coat well. 3. Line muffin tin with paper muffin cups and place one scoop of mac and cheese mixture into each muffin cup. Top with remaining cheese and bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. 1. Preheat oven to 375˚ and set up three bowls with the following: flour mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper; an egg-wash made by beating the eggs and milk together; and cornflakes mixed with cheese. 2. Coat a 13– x 9–inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Dip chicken in flour, then into egg-wash, then roll in cereal mixture, coating entire piece of chicken and place on baking pan. 3. Discard any unused cereal mixture after coating chicken. Bake 25 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even browning. 9 10