Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese

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Our favorite way to give a pantry staple a protein-packed upgrade? Simply stir in a Meat Pouch for a nutritious mealtime your little one will love.

This mac & cheese + Pork Roast pouch recipe does just that—perfect for the days when we find ourselves staring down the most chaotic hours of the evening.

Instead of reinventing dinner, level up what’s already working!

The Ingredients

(*Time-saver: sub your kiddo's fave box of mac & cheese for the from-scratch version below.)

• 1 Pork Roast pouch
• 1 cup pasta
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cheese
• 1 to 2 tbsp butter

The How To

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 1 to 2 minutes, add frozen peas to the boiling pasta water. Strain and set aside.
• In a pan over low heat, melt butter and add milk, gently warming. Mix shredded cheese in until smooth.
• Add cooked pasta and peas to the sauce and stir to coat. For the finishing touch, add a Pork Roast pouch and mix until warmed through.
• Let cool slightly before serving.

Most mac & cheese leans heavy on carbs and light on satiating power. Adding a Meat Pouch brings a boost of nutrition—like quality protein—to help support your baby’s growth while keeping them fuller, longer.

P.S. This recipe is totally customizable. Make it yours by swapping in different pasta shapes, mixing in other veggies, or trying it with another Meat Pouch! A simple way to keep dinner satisfying and packed with real nourishment.