SKINNY BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE
Cheesy macaroni and broccoli are topped with bread crumbs and baked to perfection. Kid-friendly comfort food at its finest.
Provided by mikebern24
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli and elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add flour; cook until golden and well combined, about 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high. Whisk in milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into the sauce; add the cooked broccoli and macaroni. Mix well and pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray cooking spray on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, 15 to 20 minutes. Place under the broiler; cook until breadcrumbs are golden, about 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 386.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
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Shahbaz Ahmad Gondal
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The addition of broccoli and bacon gives the dish a unique and flavorful twist. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to make, which
Craig Jessica
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli mac and cheese, and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli! The dish is also really easy to make, which is a bonus for busy parents.
Amir Ahmad
[email protected]I love the creamy and cheesy sauce in this broccoli mac and cheese. The sauce is made with a combination of cheddar cheese, milk, and cream, and it's so flavorful and indulgent. I also appreciate that the recipe uses whole wheat pasta, which makes it
MIHIR ADITHYA
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a roasted chicken dinner, so I decided to make this mac and cheese. The dish turned out great, and the chicken added a nice protein boost. I also appreciate that
DimitroV
[email protected]I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this broccoli mac and cheese is a great example. The dish is easy to make, and it only requires one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also love the fact that the recipe uses simple ingredients that I already hav
Bongekile Sihlangu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli mac and cheese, and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli! The dish is also really easy to make, which is a bonus for busy parents.
Yalemzewud Amsalu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The addition of broccoli and bacon gives the dish a unique and flavorful twist. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to make, which
Anton Van bosch
[email protected]I love the creamy and cheesy sauce in this broccoli mac and cheese. The sauce is made with a combination of cheddar cheese, milk, and cream, and it's so flavorful and indulgent. I also appreciate that the recipe uses whole wheat pasta, which makes it
Hayal Calvin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a roasted chicken dinner, so I decided to make this mac and cheese. The dish turned out great, and the chicken added a nice protein boost. I also appreciate that
Iman Tamang
[email protected]I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this broccoli mac and cheese is a great example. The dish is easy to make, and it only requires one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also love the fact that the recipe uses simple ingredients that I already hav
Bukola Anabanjo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the broccoli mac and cheese, and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli! The dish is also really easy to make, which is a bonus for busy parents.
Susan Mwangi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The addition of broccoli and cheddar cheese gives the dish a unique and flavorful twist. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to ma
Mary Ofosua
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I had some broccoli that was starting to wilt, so I decided to make this mac and cheese. The dish turned out great, and it was a great way to use up the broccoli before it went bad.
rama storeug
[email protected]I love the addition of broccoli to this mac and cheese recipe. It adds a nice pop of color and flavor, and it makes the dish more nutritious. I also appreciate that the recipe uses whole wheat pasta, which makes it a healthier choice than traditional
Razzak Majhi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of mac and cheese, but I'm always looking for ways to make it healthier. This recipe is a great option because it uses whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat cheese. The dish is still creamy and cheesy, but it's not as heavy as traditional m
Brian Bebee
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli mac and cheese, and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli! The dish is also really easy to make, which is a bonus for busy parents.
Mureed SaqiB
[email protected]I was skeptical about how good a skinny version of mac and cheese could be, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dish was creamy and cheesy, but it didn't feel heavy or unhealthy. I loved the addition of broccoli, which added a nice pop of color and f
Karak Ktk
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The broccoli mac and cheese was light and flavorful, and it didn't feel heavy or greasy like some other mac and cheese recipes I've tried. I'll definitely be
Sharmin Jahan
[email protected]This recipe was AMAZING! I've never been a fan of mac and cheese, but this dish changed my mind completely. The broccoli and cheese sauce were so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!