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Looking to switch up the lunchboxes? Try these Veggie Mac & Cheese Bites. Be sure to pledge to #PowerYourLunchbox with @ProduceForKids this fall. via @DashOfEvans
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Veggie Mac & Cheese Lunchbox Bites

Switch up your lunchbox with these fun veggie filled mac & cheese bites!

Servings: 24 muffins
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup white onion
  • 2 medium carrots peeled
  • 5 florets Eat Smart broccoli
  • 1.5 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Earthbound Farm Organic spinach
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shaped pasta, cooked as directed We used radiatore, but elbow noodles are great too!
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ

  2. In a chopper, puree carrot, onion, broccoli and spinach until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Using a medium bowl, mix colby jack & mozzarella (save about 1/2 cup of cheese for topping), egg, butter and olive oil. Add warm pasta and pureed veggies. Mix to incorporate.

  4. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray. Spoon in macaroni mixture. Top with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.

  5. Bake 25-30 minutes, until brown.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from this Produce for Kids recipe.