Cheesy Broccoli Mac Recipe

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni; 3 ounces pancetta, diced; 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 2 (12 oz) cans fat-free evaporated milk; 2 cups shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (about 6 crackers)

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni
3 ounces pancetta, diced
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
2 (12 oz) cans fat-free evaporated milk
2 cups shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (about 6 crackers)

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray, add pancetta and cook to crisp. Remove from pan to paper towel to drain.
3
Add butter to hot pan, alow to melt. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne, and salt until smooth; gradually stir in evaporated milk.
4
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
5
Place half of the macaroni and broccoli in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
6
Top with half of the cheese sauce, stir carefully preventing the breakdown of the broccoli. Repeat layers.
7
Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni, 3 ounces pancetta, diced, 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Broccoli Mac falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Broccoli Mac

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