Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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Extra creamy and cheesy, this pasta dish is an easy way to turn any broccoli hater into a lover!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
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Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta shells. Cook according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the broccoli to a microwave safe bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes. Let sit for 2 minutes and then carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain the liquid from the broccoli.
- Heat the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk the milk and cream into the flour mixture until smooth and creamy. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture has thickened a bit.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- We like shells for the maximum amount of cheese sauce per bite, but macaroni works just fine.
- We much prefer the flavor and texture of fresh broccoli to frozen broccoli. Use fresh if available. Chop the broccoli into smaller pieces so that it stirs into the pasta nicely.
- You can swap the white cheddar for Gruyere, Monterey jack, or smoked gouda, if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
958mg
(40%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1564IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
443mg
(44%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1564IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
9 reviews
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