5 from 21 votes
Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Broccoli Mac and Cheese combines tender elbow macaroni and crisp-tender broccoli florets with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce seasoned with mustard powder and optional garlic powder. The sauce is thickened with butter and flour, then smoothly blended with milk and melted cheese. The dish is finished with optional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for added flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
634 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni shells or other short cut pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets small
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, optional
- crushed red pepper flakes for serving, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it just until al dente, according to package instructions. Add the broccoli to the pot during the last 3 minutes of the pasta’s cooking time. The broccoli is done when it's bright green and crisp-tender. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
- Return the pot to the stovetop and melt the butter over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the flour to create a paste. Whisk in milk until smooth. Turn the heat to medium and whisk until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until it is melted into the sauce. Add the ground mustard, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli and stir until well coated with the cheese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
935mg
(39%)
Potassium
608mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1438IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
600mg
(60%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1438IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 600mg | 60% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.