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Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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.

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

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 (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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

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%

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