Broccoli Mac and Cheese 🥦

Name: Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 1 head broccoli; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2.5 cups milk; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy cheddar noodles with tender green broccoli hiding in every bite, the sneakiest way to a happy dinner table.

25 min · Beginner · 540 cal · 22g protein · $1.60/serving · American

Comfort Food Vegetarian Budget-Friendly

25minutes

4servings

540calories

22gprotein

$1.60per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

12 oz pasta
1 head broccoli
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2.5 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1
Cut the broccoli into small bite-size florets.
2
Boil the pasta in salted water for 5 minutes, add the broccoli to the pot, and cook 3 minutes more until both are tender, then drain.
3
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute.
4
Whisk in the milk gradually and simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Off the heat, stir in the cheddar until smooth, then season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
6
Fold the pasta and broccoli back in, coat everything well, and serve hot.