Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 283 grams package frozen broccoli, thawed and coarsely chopped; 59 milliliters butter or margarine, divided; 227 grams package shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend; 227 grams elbow macaroni, cooked; 59 milliliters fine, dry breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 473 milliliters milk; 1 teaspoons salt

Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 279 calories, 12g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It works well as a main course. A mixture of elbow macaroni, ground pepper, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the milk you could follow this main course with the Milky Way Brownie Bites as a dessert.

Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in all-purpose flour; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.

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All Purpose Flour

Butter

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Whisk

Sauce Pan

Whisk in milk gradually; cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.

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Milk

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Whisk

Remove from heat.

Add shredded cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in broccoli and pasta.

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Cheese

Broccoli

Pepper

Pasta

Salt

Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

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Baking Pan

Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

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Breadcrumbs

Butter

Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.

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To lighten: Substitute equal portions reduced-calorie margarine, 2% reduced-fat milk, and 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon. Cook as directed, and pour into baking dish. Stir together remaining margarine, melted, and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

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Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2 Percent Milk

Breadcrumbs

Margarine

Pasta

Salt

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Baking Pan

Bake as directed, and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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