Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Elevate your mac and cheese with nutritious, delicious broccoli!
Ingredients
- Kosher salt, for the pasta water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup broccoli , florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese, or American, more cheddar, etc.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, 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.
- While the macaroni cooks, steam the broccoli in a small amount of water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Heat the butter in a small 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, Gruyère, and Parmesan and cook, stirring, until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the hot, cooked macaroni with the broccoli and cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne, and enjoy!
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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