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Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This creamy, cheesy broccoli mac and cheese takes less than 30 minutes to make. Enjoy for lunch, dinner, or serve as a side dish. Kids and adults love it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 small broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan cheese and 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
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
935mg
(39%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1438IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
600mg
(60%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.