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Thermos Macaroni and Cheese - Lunch Version

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Thermos Macaroni and Cheese - Lunch Version

Heather
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6 Servings
6 Ingredients
13 Comments

This quick-fix macaroni and cheese makes getting school lunches together a little bit easier! Perfect for thermoses!

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6 Servings
6 Ingredients
13 Comments

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Stovetop

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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

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Stove Cook

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shellfish-free, fish-free, soy-free, traditional, kid-friendly, nut-free, winter, fall, spring, summer, vegetarian, kosher, egg-free, 30-min-meal

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shellfish-free, fish-free, soy-free, traditional, kid-friendly, nut-free, winter, fall, spring, summer, vegetarian, kosher, egg-free, 30-min-meal

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  1. That is a brilliant idea for the kids lunches! Thank You for that! After a while the sandwiches and yogurts do get boring, haha. I’ll remember this when school gets back in, Thanks!!

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  2. This is beyond helpful! This and Peanut butter and Honey/Jelly is the only thing my lil Grandson will eat for lunch! School starts in two weeks and I was already wondering how to get mac and cheese in his lunch… Thanks again! Now not only will he eat but we can be prepared!

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  3. Can I freeze the Thermos mac N cheese in 2 large containers, instead of individual ones? How would that differ in thaw/cook times or methods?

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    1. Yes, Becky, I think that would be fine – just thaw overnight in the refrigerator like normal, then increase heat time in microwave, or on stovetop.

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  4. Hi, my son is starting the first grade and I have never sent him with a “hot” meal… would a thermos keep it warm enough from 8am- noon? I love the idea!

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    2. I know this is an old comment, but I will reply for others. If you pre-heat the thermos while you are heating the food it will stay hot longer. To pre-heat the thermos, fill it with hot tap water. Dump it out before you add the food.

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  5. Before I pack the hot food in the thermos, I boil water and put it in the thermos to preheat it. Then I just pour the water out and add the really hot food. My kids tell me it’s the perfect temperature at lunch time.

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  6. Freeze in muffin tins then put into freezer bag. You have do a double or triple batch and have enough for 2 months. Also if you can use the mini muffin tins if you want the mac n cheese to be a side serving size.

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  7. Great idea for school lunches. I think my 10 year old daughter can actually make this herself and she’ll be thrilled to have this for lunch. We will be adding broccoli to it – you can chop it up fairly small and throw it in with the cooking pasta about 4 minutes before you drain it. My kids tolerate this healthy addition to their favourite dish quite well.

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