Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Elevate your mac and cheese with nutritious, delicious broccoli!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup broccoli , florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded, or American, more cheddar, etc.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following the package directions (1 teaspoon salt per quart of water). 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 cheese and cook until it has melted.
- 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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