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adventurous foods because they're exposed to them and other ingredients over a period of time. They touch, slice, smell, crush, and season the foods before they ever eat them. So, by the time it hits their plate, it's not so scary!
No. 3: Cooking promotes healthy development. Time spent in the kitchen isn't all about eating, either. While cooking, children stir, mix, measure, roll,
squeeze, spread, observe, learn, and count. These activities all help develop fine motor, hand-eye coordination, math, and science skills, not to mention creativity!
Sarah's
JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC AND CHEESE
Inspired by TheModernProper.com
Ingredients
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2 sticks butter, divided
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2 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup flour 5 cups milk
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb bacon, chopped and cooked 8 jalapeños, seeded and chopped 1 lb macaroni, cooked 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
8 oz cream cheese
3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided 4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
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2 tsp salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 stick butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until fully absorbed in butter. Whisk in milk slowly. 3. Once sauce thickens, stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted, reserving 1 cup of each shredded cheese. Add seasonings, bacon, and jalapeños before removing from heat, then combine pasta and sauce. 4. In a small skillet, melt remaining butter and stir in panko. 5. In a greased baking dish or skillet, add macaroni and top with panko and remaining cheese. Bake for 30–40 minutes and serve warm.
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