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Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Cheesy, gooey mac and cheese with broccoli is made all in one pot for a delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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
- For the best results, shred the cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
- Pre-shredded cheese has a potato starch or other starch added to the shredded cheese to keep it will clumping. This extra starch will make your mac and cheese less creamy. You will have the best results from shredding the cheese at home.
Nutrition Information
Calories
935kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
1384mg
(58%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1835IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
514mg
(51%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
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.