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Broccoli Mac and Cheese

This broccoli mac and cheese is so easy to make. Plus, you get a serving of veggies in along with your creamy, delicious mac and cheese!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli mac and cheese
Servings: 4
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets cut into small, bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 oz. dried elbow macaroni noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ cup 2% milk
  • 8 oz. shredded extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese ~2 cups
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 
  • Add the noodles to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes or until al dente. 
  • While the noodles are cooking, prepare the broccoli. Place the broccoli pieces in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and sprinkle the broccoli with a pinch of salt. Cover the skillet.
  • Heat the skillet over medium/high heat to steam the broccoli. Let the broccoli steam in the skillet for 2-4 minutes or until the broccoli has turned a vibrant green color. 
  • Remove the broccoli from the pot and keep the broccoli warm. 
  • Strain the pasta and set aside. 
  • Heat the same skillet that you used for the broccoli over medium heat and add butter. 
  • Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute or until a paste forms. 
  • Slowly add the milk into the roux, whisking continuously for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. You want a smooth sauce with no lumps. 
  • Next, fold in the shredded cheese, mustard, and salt. Mix until all of the cheese has melted.
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  • Finally, add the cooked noodles and broccoli to the sauce and mix to combine. Serve immediately. 
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Notes

  • If the mac and cheese sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of extra milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. 
  • This recipe can easily be doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g