Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Elevate your mac and cheese with nutritious, delicious broccoli!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt for the pasta water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional), or to taste
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook following the package directions. Drain well.1 tbsp Kosher salt for the pasta water | 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- While the macaroni cooks, steam the broccoli in a small amount of water for about 6 to 8 minutes until tender and bright green.1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter begins to sizzle, add the flour and cook while stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened. Add the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.3 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 cups milk | 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese | 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Combine the hot, cooked macaroni with the broccoli and cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if using.1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
Avoid boiling the cheese sauce after adding the cheese. Keep the heat low and stir just until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1230IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 598mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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