Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a separate pot, steam the broccoli until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and stir.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni and steamed broccoli with the cheese sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Broccoli Mac Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Vegetarian Pasta