5 Super Tasty Cheesy Recipes for Kids

Cheesy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• ½ cup mashed chickpeas
• ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Procedure:

• In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, chickpeas, cheese, breadcrumbs, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Now shape the prepared mixture into small patties.
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook the patties on medium heat until they turn golden brown on both sides.
• Serve warm with a yogurt dip and enjoy!

Tofu Cheese Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cubed tofu
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 egg 
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil for baking

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 190°C.
• In a bowl, mix cauliflower, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
• Now shape the mixture into small nuggets and place them on a baking tray.
• Brush lightly with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a homemade marinara sauce.

Cheesy Corn and Avocado Quesadilla

Ingredients:

• 2 whole wheat tortillas
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• ½ cup boiled sweet corn
• 1 mashed avocado
• 1 tbsp sour cream 
• ½ tsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

• Simply spread mashed avocado on one tortilla.
• Sprinkle it with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Now add a layer of sweet corn and grated cheese.
• Place the second tortilla on top of it and press gently.
• Heat a pan and cook the quesadilla until it turns golden brown and crispy on both sides.
• Serve with homemade yogurt dip and enjoy!

Broccoli and Cheese Savory Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup steamed and chopped broccoli
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 egg 
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

• In a bowl, combine together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Add in the cheese, chopped broccoli, egg, milk, and olive oil, and continue stirring until properly combined.
• Finally, pour the batter into a preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
• Serve with a side of yogurt dip.

Cheesy Apple and Nut Butter Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole grain bread
• 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
• ½ thinly sliced apple
• ¼ cup grated mild cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp honey

Procedure:

• Spread peanut or almond butter on whole grain bread slices.
• Now place apple slices over it.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and toast in the oven at 175°C for about 5 minutes until the cheese completely melts.
• Drizzle with some honey and serve!

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