Description
A cozy and comforting dish of creamy macaroni and cheese with vibrant broccoli florets, perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. During the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, creating a golden roux by stirring in the flour and cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Gently combine the cooked macaroni and broccoli with the cheese sauce, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs and bake until golden brown. You can also swap out the broccoli for other veggies like cauliflower or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg