Creamy Mac and Cheese
with Turkey and Broccoli- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Milk
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Crustaceans
- Egg
- Fish
- Gluten
- Sulphites
Hi Parents! Getting kids involved in cooking is easy with our specially selected Young Chef recipes. Start by reading the recipe together and point out which steps are for your Young Chef. Gather all the ingredients and tools, wash your hands and dive into family time that’s easy and delicious. Protein Plus (50 g protein or more) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's protein amount. Ingredients: Ground turkey • Broccoli • Cavatappi (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Monterey Jack cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, salt, microbial enzymes, bacterial culture, calcium chloride, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • White cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, salt, calcium chloride, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, microbial rennet, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Ketchup (tomato paste, water, sugars (sugar, glucose-fructose), vinegar, salt, seasoning, onion powder, spices, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) • All-purpose flour (wheat) • Smoked paprika-garlic blend (smoked paprika, garlic powder, silicon dioxide) (sulphites).
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Wheat)
1 cup
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
6 g
Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy)
2 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Sulphites)
227 g
Broccoli
2 tbsp
Ketchup
(May be present: Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
1 cup
Milk*
1 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce.
- Young Chef: Use a kid-friendly knife to cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- To the boiling water, add pasta. Cook uncovered for 7 min, stirring occasionally.
- Add broccoli.
- Cook for 3-4 min, until pasta and broccoli are tender.
- Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return pasta and broccoli to the same pot, off heat.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then turkey. Cook for 4-5 min, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.**
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Young Chef: Sprinkle flour over turkey, then stir to coat.
- Young Chef: Add 1 cup (2 cups) milk to the pan.
- Return the pan to medium heat and whisk until combined. Whisk in half the Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend. Cook 1-2 min, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Young Chef: Sprinkle in Monterey Jack and white cheddar. Stir constantly for 1 min, until combined.
- Add cheese and turkey mixture to the large pot with pasta and broccoli.
- Young Chef: Use a large spoon or spatula to stir it all together.
- Divide mac and cheese between plates or bowls.
- Drizzle with ketchup if you like.
STEP 1: Make the cut
Even the littlest hands can help prep
broccoli. Instead of using a knife, tear
florets into bite-sized morsels, no sharp
blade required.
STEP 2: Keep 'em separated
If your Young Chef isn’t keen on mixing
all their foods together, don’t worry!
Boil or roast the broccoli and serve it
alongside. You can even keep the pasta
and sauce separated (toss the cooked
pasta with a bit of butter first.).
STEP 5: Switch it up
Switch from a whisk to a wooden or
silicone spatula for this step to make
sure every last drop of the sauce gets
incorporated (and the cheese strands
don’t get caught in the whisk).
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many found it bland, suggesting more seasoning or spices to boost flavor; some enjoyed the cheesy taste.
- Ease of prep: Simple and quick to make, with several parents appreciating the kid-friendly cooking steps.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic powder, bacon bits, or hot sauce; some preferred chicken over turkey for better texture.
- Leftovers: Large portions meant plenty of leftovers for some; reheat with breadcrumbs for added texture.
- Texture: Some found the sauce grainy or watery; add more cheese or reduce flour for a creamier consistency.
