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Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This broccoli mac and cheese is an easy stovetop recipe with tender pasta in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and plenty of fresh steamed broccoli. An easy and family friendly meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 446 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups milk
- 12 ounces medium shell pasta uncooked
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.
- Add the milk and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the shell pasta salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done
- Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the broccoli, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
666mg
(28%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1215IU
(24%)
Calcium
729mg
(73%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1215IU | 24% |
| Calcium | 729mg | 73% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.