Delish Broccoli Mac & Cheese
This creamy, cheesy broccoli mac & cheese is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1.5 cups milk whole milk preferred
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni and steamed broccoli with cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious broccoli mac & cheese!
Notes
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes before serving.