5 from 15 votes
Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli combines tender elbow macaroni cooked in chicken broth with bite-sized broccoli florets. The mixture is finished with melted cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and butter to create a creamy, comforting dish where the broccoli adds texture and a mild flavor contrast. This one-pot recipe simmers until the pasta is tender and sauce thickens, offering an easy way to include vegetables with a classic cheese sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
935 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups elbow macaroni 8 ounces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets only no stems, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 ½ cups cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, add elbow macaroni, broth, broccoli, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine everything well
- Turn the stove to medium heat and bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until you have almost no liquid left. Stir occasionally so that the pasta doesn’t stick together.
- Add butter, milk, and cream, stir and continue cooking until pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese to the pot. Stir and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes, Eat and enjoy once the sauce has thickened. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Shred cheddar cheese fresh from a block to achieve a creamier sauce, as pre-shredded cheese contains starch that can prevent smooth melting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
935kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
1384mg
(58%)
Potassium
217mg
(5%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1835IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
514mg
(51%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 935
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 935kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1384mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1835IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 514mg | 51% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.