Try adding different herbs and spices and see what your family likes. Chopped red bell pepper or chopped zucchini, heated in microwave.Frozen butternut squash (heat in microwave, then smash with a fork or puree in a blender).If you’ve got a box on hand, add one of these to up its health factor. Your about to make vegetables taste really good. “That won’t fly in my kitchen!” But there are ways to give your favorite mac and cheese a healthy jolt, without the kids being totally appalled. But hey, at least you can turn that mac into a nutritious meal with kid appeal. Maybe it’s the only thing your picky eater likes, or maybe it’s your go-to box meal when you’re crazy busy and just need to get something – anything – on the table. So cheesy, so gooey, and so not the healthiest thing on the planet.
