BAKED BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

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Creamy, cheesy macaroni with fresh broccoli topped with crispy bread crumbs.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 cups broccoli florets
3 Tablespoons butter
1/4 onion (minced)
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden brown and the mixture is well combined.
  • Whisk in milk and chicken broth and raise 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.
  • Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted.
  • Add cooked macaroni and broccoli and mix well.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of pasta.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving

Tanveer Hainssa
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Little Single
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this dish is amazing. The broccoli adds a nice touch of flavor and the cheese sauce is perfect.


Mdselim Khan
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This is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and just the right amount of broccoli.


Vicki Oman
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I love that this dish is made with whole wheat pasta. It makes it a little healthier than traditional mac and cheese.


John Dyer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Jacquez Jones
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I'm not a fan of broccoli, but I still enjoyed this dish. The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is amazing.


Leawanay Khan
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This dish is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a casserole dish and bake it.


kranti kumardas
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I love the crispy breadcrumb topping on this mac and cheese.


Bryden Marshall
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Wayoo Dorah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


bawmusay chart
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli in this mac and cheese.


Qamar Latif
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I love the addition of broccoli to this mac and cheese. It adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Abid Vai
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Bednegoh Seme
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce is so flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Noreen Naz
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This baked broccoli mac and cheese is a real winner! It's creamy, cheesy, and has just the right amount of broccoli. My family loved it.