Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Broccoli Mac and Cheese, a delicious twist on the classic favorite. Creamy cheddar cheese sauce coats al dente pasta and tender broccoli florets, creating a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 oz medium shell pasta
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
Broccoli:
- 2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente according to package instructions.
- Prepare Broccoli: Dice broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Broccoli: Add broccoli to the pasta water in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, then whisk in milk and cream until thickened.
- Combine: Drain pasta and broccoli, stir in cheese sauce with salt and cheddar until melted.
- Serve: Mix pasta and broccoli into cheese sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
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