ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Mac & Cheese Cups for New Years! | Cookie Monster Snack Chat with Joel Gamoran
It’s a brand-new year, and what better way to celebrate than with friends, family, and tasty food? Let’s learn how to make a fun and healthy snack called Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites. This recipe is inspired by a cooking show with Cookie Monster and Elmo! These bites are not only delicious but also sneak in some healthy veggies. Perfect for everyone!
First, cook the whole wheat pasta. Follow the instructions on the package. Save a little bit of the pasta water for later.
Line a muffin tin with muffin liners. This will help shape the bites and make them easy to take out.
In a pan, heat some olive oil and add whole wheat flour. Stir it to make a thick paste. Slowly add the fat-free milk while stirring to make it smooth like pancake batter. Add a pinch of garlic powder, turmeric, and kosher salt for flavor.
Once the sauce is ready, add the chopped cauliflower and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. Add the cooked pasta, a splash of the saved pasta water, and one beaten egg. Mix it all up!
Use an ice cream scoop to put the mixture into the muffin tin. This way, each bite is the same size.
Set up a toppings bar with peas, sweet peppers, carrots, corn, and chives. Everyone can choose their favorite toppings!
Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake until the bites are golden and cooked. Let them cool for a few minutes before eating.
These Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites are not just tasty; they’re healthy too!
As we start the New Year, making fun and healthy snacks like Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites can make our celebrations even better. They taste great and help us eat healthy, especially for kids. So, invite your friends, put on your party hats, and enjoy making and eating this yummy treat together. Happy New Year, and enjoy the delicious food and fun times!
Colorful Veggie Hunt: Go on a veggie hunt in your kitchen or garden. Can you find vegetables that are the same colors as the toppings for the Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites? Look for green peas, red sweet peppers, orange carrots, yellow corn, and green chives. Draw a picture of the vegetables you find and share it with your family.
Mini Chef Experiment: Try making a mini version of the cheese sauce using a small amount of the ingredients. Ask an adult to help you. Notice how the sauce changes as you add each ingredient. What happens when you add the milk? How does the cheese melt? Write down or draw what you see and taste.
Healthy Snack Detective: Next time you have a snack, think about what makes it healthy. Compare it to the Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites. Does it have vegetables, whole grains, or protein? Talk with your family about how you can make your favorite snacks healthier by adding ingredients like those in the recipe.
