Feeding and Oral Development

Supporting you to have successful mealtimes with your child. From starting solids to picky toddler eating, and everything in between.

Kids Recipes: Spaghetti and Baked Bean Nacho Buns

Or as you Kiwi’s call it, Mouse Traps! It’s been raining alot in Christchurch lately, which makes perfect weather for some comfort food that warms the belly. Try our Spaghetti and Baked Bean Nacho Buns - it’s perfect for chilly days and ideal for toddlers to get hands on. This easy recipe also helps in making mealtime fun and engaging for your child to learn skills in the kitchen alongside you.

What you’ll need:

8-pack of burger buns

1 can of spaghetti or baked beans

Grated cheese (melts perfectly for added taste)

How to Make Spaghetti and Baked Bean Nacho Buns:

1. Prepare the Baking Surface: Place one of our Clever Mats (shiny side up) on a baking tray. Arrange half of the burger buns on the mat for easy cleanup and even baking.

2. Layer the Toppings: Spoon baked beans or spaghetti onto each bun.

3. Add Cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheese over the top of the buns.

4. Bake: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown (you don’t want the bun to be all soft and soggy!)

5. To top it off: For a fun twist, add some crushed corn chips on top of the baked beans before baking, it adds the perfect crunch!

Serving Tips: This recipe makes 16 serves. We cut the buns in half to make them easier for kids to handle and so the toppings don’t slide everywhere!

I’d never heard of a mouse trap before coming to NZ! Let me know what you put on yours!