This is a classic recipe adjusted to be milk-free and delicious. The recipe is rich in starch and protein, and together with some vegetables, you have a nutritious meal. The Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®cheese sauce provides plenty of calcium and other nutrients and can be very useful for an infant who needs more energy and protein.
Cauliflower and Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Makes 1 toddler portion or 2 baby portions
Ingredients
50 g dried macaroni
½ small cauliflower, cut into florets
Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®cheese sauce (see recipe below)
Directions
Boil the macaroni until soft.
Meanwhile, steam or boil the cauliflower until soft.
Make the Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®cheese sauce (see recipe below). Remember to add the Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®powder at the end once the cheese sauce has cooled to serving temperature.
Mix everything together and serve.
Tips
Purée, mash or chop as appropriate.
This is good for finger food from 8 months
Make a double quantity of cheese sauce and freeze in individual portions.
To add variety:
Try substituting the cauliflower for broccoli.
Use cauliflower or broccoli without the pasta.
Make a classic ‘mac’n’cheese’ by leaving out the cauliflower.
Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp dairy-free margarine
240 ml cold water
50 grated dairy-free cheese (and soya-free if required)
4 packed level scoops of Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®powder
Directions
Add the flour, margarine and water to a pan.
Heat and whisk until smooth and the sauce thickens.
Add the grated dairy-free cheese (and soya-free if required) into the pan as you heat it
Cool to serving temperature and then add 4 of scoops Nutramigen®A+®with LGG®powder
Tips
Soya-free, dairy-free cheese is usually based on coconut, rice, almonds or peas so check the ingredients label carefully to ensure it is suitable.
DO NOT use a lactose-free cheese as this will contain cow’s milk protein
This sauce can be made in a pan or a microwave.
Use a whisk rather than a spoon when stirring it to prevent it going lumpy
Double the quantity and freeze in individual portions
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