Also when we sit down to eat, Emily thinks it is time for her to eat as well, regardless of when she last ate. Her favorite grown up foods so far are bread, ice cream, any kind of noodle, potato, cooked carrots, and dill pickles. I "experimented" with an all time favorite dish of mine, Macaroni and Cheese, to try and make it more healthy. I mean, who doesn't love Mac and Cheese? It actually turned out AWESOME and Emily LOVED it! Since it was so good, I thought I would share it with everyone! I hope I get the ingredients down right for you since I tend to just throw things together until I think they look right... Enjoy!
Mandy's Carrot Macaroni and Cheese
2 cups of Whole Wheat Pasta (I used Barilla Penne)
2 cups Shredded 2% Milk Sharp Cheese
1 8oz block Velveeta Cheese (reduced fat if you can find it!)
About 1 cup skim milk (had to add a little to thin it out some)
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup finely grated carrot
1 cup finely grated carrot
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. Butter
1 Egg
Boil pasta until done and drain. Do not rinse. Set your noodles aside in a bowl. In a saucepan, melt your Velveeta, milk, and butter together until smooth. Add in your egg and stir just until mixed. Pour sauce mixture over noodles. Add in your carrot and salt and pepper to taste. Add in shredded cheese, reserving a little bit to sprinkle over the top. Pour into greased dish and bake for 30 minutes at 375 until the center is set.
