Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Get ready for a cheesy delight! This Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe hides tender veggies in a creamy sauce, topped with golden breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked elbow pasta
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 and 1/2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 and 1/2 cups milk reduced-fat or whole
- 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 10-12 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Start boiling water: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until almost al dente, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Add broccoli in the last minute of cooking.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees F to get it ready for baking.
- Make roux for sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Develop sauce: Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Next, gradually add in the cheese. Cook until slightly thickened, then remove from heat. Season with mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Mix the drained pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce until well coated. Transfer to a baking dish if not using an oven-safe skillet.
- Bake until bubbly: Top with breadcrumbs and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 366mgFiber: 2g
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