Create an easy and tasty Baked Peas and Kale Macaroni and Cheese that is loved by kids and adults alike!
Let me tell you a little story. A few years ago I started using the internet to help me with that dreaded question of what’s for dinner? Seriously I would type in the ingredients I would have in my kitchen and see what I could concoct.
That eventually lead me to find recipes on food blogs. Before then I didn’t even know what a food blog was. Once I started reading those food blogs and getting inspiration, I started taking pictures of all of my food.
After that I started sharing them with my family and friends. Then an idea came to my head. I said to myself that I could start a food blog and you know what? I did! And you are here looking at recipes that I have created with you in mind.Being a busy mom of five kids, I need something easy to go on the table. I need something that will wow my family because I don’t want them to think food is boring. I want them to know that you can take an ingredient you have in your pantry or refrigerator and WOW them! Well Horizon Organic has created their MAC-N-ATOR to help you make dinner solutions even easier. Sounds cool, right? Basically you go to their site, plug in your ingredients and it will generate a mac & cheese recipe! I can’t wait to hear what you come up with! Then we can try each others recipes!
Today I’ve created this simple, easy, done in 30 minutes baked macaroni and cheese. I knew I was going to add peas into this dish but then I decided it would be awesome to add one more veggie. Sauteed kale was a win for this recipe for sure! Tell me, what kinds of veggies would you add to your macaroni and cheese? Find more recipes here on Horizon’s MAC-N-ATOR Pinterest Board!

Baked Peas and Kale Macaroni and Cheese
Create an easy and tasty Baked Peas and Kale Macaroni and Cheese that is loved by kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3 cups Earthbound Farms Kale
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup peas
- 1 6 ounce box Horizon Organic Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare an 9 X 5 glass loaf pan.
- In a medium pot bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pasta and peas. Allow to boil for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime in a small pan add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and melt on medium heat. Add onion and kale. Saute on medium heat for 3 minutes. When done, set aside.
- In a small pot melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Add milk and whisk in cheese sauce. Stir for 1 minute and set aside.
- When pasta and peas are done drain in colander. Add back into pan. Stir in kale.
- Pour into baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over the top.
- Bake in oven for 8 minutes. Serve warm and ENJOY!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.