Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe. A velvety cheese sauce coats tender pasta and nutritious broccoli for a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta and broccoli:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
For the cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and broccoli: Boil salted water, add pasta and broccoli, cook, drain, and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, season, cook until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine and serve: Add pasta and broccoli to the sauce, stir to coat. Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For a baked version, transfer to a greased baking dish and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Try whole wheat pasta or add cooked chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
