Creamy Broccoli Mac & Cheese

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4.7

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    685 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Life-Changing Creamy broccoli Mac & Cheese made from scratch in under 30 minutes. Adding broccoli to this kid-friendly dish is a great way to get your little ones to eat more broccoli!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese grated, sharp
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a heavy bottom pan and cook the macaroni in salted boiling water according to the package instruction (little less than 1 minute). Once the pasta is cooked drain the water and keep it aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, steam the broccoli florets for 5 minutes and set aside.
  3. In the same pan add the butter, once the butter is melted add in the flour. Cook for a minute.
  4. Keep the stove on a medium-low flame and add in the whole milk and half and half milk slowly. Whisk continuously to avoid any lump formation. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce turns smooth and thick enough to coat the back of the spatula.
  5. Add the spices; mustard powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Mix it well.
  6. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese into the sauce. Once the cheese has completely melted, add the cooked pasta and broccoli florets to it. Mix it until the sauce has coated evenly.
  7. Transfer the broccoli mac and cheese to a bowl and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 685kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 449mg (19%) Potassium 575mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1582IU (32%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 643mg (64%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 685 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 685kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 449mg 19%
Potassium 575mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1582IU 32%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 643mg 64%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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