Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups skim milk; 1 cup fat free chicken broth; 8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%); Salt and fresh pepper to taste; 12 oz fresh broccoli florets; 2 tbsp grated parmesan; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; cooking spray

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8
Calories
315 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Iris Warren

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This easy, homemade, baked mac and cheese recipe adds broccoli to the mix, a great way to sneak veggies in a kid's favorite dish! It's also lightened up, so less calories than traditional mac and cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
Salt and fresh pepper to taste
12 oz fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
cooking spray

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Instructions

Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente (or slightly under cook 2 minutes). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes, add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden and well combined. Add milk and chicken broth and whisk, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil; cook about 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and broccoli and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray on top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.

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Serving 1cup Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)