Even the pickiest of eaters will love these budget-friendly dinners for kids.
We take kid-friendly classics like sloppy joes, mac and cheese and quesadillas and add a healthy spin.
These recipes make it easy to sneak in a serving of veggies that they’ll happily eat dinner.
Christine Ma
Plus, finely chopped mushrooms are incorporated into the sauce (undetected!)
for an easy way to eat more vegetables.
We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.
Christine Ma
Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.
A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese’s salty tang.
Christine Ma
Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.
What really makes them special is the tart-sweet cranberry dipping sauce.
Make some extra sauce to spread on post-holiday turkey sandwiches.
Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.
Just add some sauteed onions and pasta and you have a super-simple meal that the entire family will love.
The final result, a superfast hearty casserole, is an easy and fast dinner option.
Ground turkey or even sausage would work nicely in this dish.
Just watch the sodium.
Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
Let the kiddos load them up with the toppings at the table.
Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes?
Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.
Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.
Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017
