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Broccoli and Chorizo Mac and Cheese Recipe
Broccoli and chorizo mac and cheese is an easy stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe made with delicious chorizo, lots of steamed broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce. You'll love this easy, family-friendly meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 536 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni gluten-free macaroni, if needed
- 1 large head of broccoli chopped into small florets
- 2 fresh chorizo sausages casings removed (see notes)
- ½ medium onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour gluten-free flour, if needed
- 3 cups milk
- 4 cups grated cheese see notes
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon each: sea salt and pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions (usually 8-10 minutes) Add the broccoli to the pot two minutes BEFORE the pasta is finished cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli through a colander.
- While the water is warming, Cook the chorizo, onion, and garlic in a large pan over medium-high heat until the chorizo is fully cooked and the onion is soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir the flour into the pot with the chorizo. Slowly pour in the milk and mix well. Add the cheese and mix until it melts. Stir in the dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni and broccoli to the pot and mix well.
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Notes
- Chorizo can be mild or spicy. Make sure to choose a chorizo sausage that is mild if your family is sensitive to spicy foods. We like to cut the chorizo into rounds, but you can also remove it from the casings and cook it that way. It will be more similar in looks to ground beef this way.
- We like a mix of cheddar, gruyere, and fontina. See the post for more cheese ideas!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 ½ cups
Calories
536kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1346IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
576mg
(58%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ½ cups | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1346IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 576mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.