Kids Birthday Party Recipe: Baked Macaroni And Peas

Your kid’s birthday party is the perfect time to explore the cook inside you and dish out some mouth-watering food that even the fussy eaters won’t be able to resist. If you are looking out for such interesting recipe, try this baked Macaroni and Peas recipe that is perfect for kids attending your party. This recipe doesn’t use any ingredient that might cause allergy and therefore, is considered to be safe for kids. However, we suggest you to check with the parents and find out if any of the invitees are allergic to certain food.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces of macaroni shells
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 medium head cauliflower, stem removed and broken into florets
• 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 13 ounces of coconut milk
• 2 teaspoon mace
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Grafted fresh nutmeg
• Paprika and chili powder (if desired)

How To Prepare

• Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
• Boil 3-4 liters of water in an open pan, add the macaroni and cook as per the instructions mentioned on the package.
• Remove from heat, drain the water, and run the macaroni under cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
• Boil the peas for 1 to 2 minutes and drain immediately. Run them under cold water for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour water in a pot and place a metal steamer inside. Place the cauliflower florets on the steamer, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat until the florets turn soft.
• Remove the cauliflower from the streamer and blend them with required quantity of warm water to make a smooth puree.
• Place a dry pan on the stove over medium to low heat, add the butter, and when the butter is completely melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes.
• When the roux turns light brown, add coconut milk, and whisk until the mixture starts thickening. This will take at least 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower puree, mace, garlic powder, and white pepper and whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook for 5 minutes whisking occasionally.
• Remove from the heat and mix the boiled macaroni and pea mixture.
• Garnish with nutmeg, paprika and chili powder.
• You may bake this mixture in the oven for 30 minute by turning the broiler to high in order to give a crispy taste to this dish.

This dish is perfect for kids as well as adults. You can experiment with the garnishing to achieve the taste that your child and his guests would like such as oregano, garlic flakes, onion flakes, etc.