Description
Creamy, cheesy mac and cheese with tender broccoli. A comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Add broccoli in last 2 minutes. Drain.
- In same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese, stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta and broccoli. Stir to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use whole milk.
- You can add breadcrumbs on top and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes for a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg