Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box ronzoni smart taste elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large head of broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup chicken stock; 12 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shreeded (you can use yellow if you like); salt & freshly ground black pepper; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box ronzoni smart taste elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large head of broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken stock
12 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shreeded (you can use yellow if you like)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray

1
Bring large pot of salted water to boil for pasta and broccoli. Cook pasta and broccoli together, according to package directions for al dente, and drain.
2
Make bread crumb topping:
3
In small bowl mix together bread crumbs and 1 tbs. olive oil. Set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
5
While pasta cooks, heat a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add 2 tbs. olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook stirring occasionally for 1 minute. Add 4 tbs. butter and melt, then add flour. Whisk until roux bubbles, then cook for 1 more minute.
6
Whisk in milk, stock, ground mustard and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer sauce stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat add cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until cheese melts.
8
Add drained pasta and broccoli to cheese sauce, mix well to combine. Transfer to baking dish. Top with bread crumb topping and spray lightly with cooking spray.
9
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until brown and bubbly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) box ronzoni smart taste elbow macaroni, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli

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