Description
A comforting blend of macaroni and fresh broccoli enveloped in a luxuriously smooth cheese sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, gently add in the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
- Make the roux: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and stir to combine, cooking for about 1 minute until it’s golden and fragrant.
- Add the milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and bubbles gently.
- Add the cheese: Reduce the heat and add in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Carefully fold the cheese sauce into your drained macaroni and broccoli, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve warm.
Notes
Consider adding breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping or customizing with additional proteins or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg