Sneaky Mac N Cheese Recipe

Name: Sneaky Mac N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 16 ounces cheese, plus (8 sharp cheddar, 8 montery jack); ½ cup cheese, for topping; 5 cups milk (I used 4 cups of milk and one cup of half & half); ½ cup salted butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 2 small yellow onions; 1 garlic clove; 1 -2 head fresh broccoli, raw; 1 tablespoon salt; ¼ tablespoon ground pepper; Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; paprika and garlic powder, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
16 ounces cheese, plus (8 sharp cheddar, 8 montery jack)
½ cup cheese, for topping
5 cups milk (I used 4 cups of milk and one cup of half & half)
½ cup salted butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 small yellow onions
1 garlic clove
1 -2 head fresh broccoli, raw
1 tablespoon salt
¼ tablespoon ground pepper
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
paprika and garlic powder, to taste

1
Chop up the raw broccoli to desired texture (I like a mix of big and small chunks) and soak in a bowl of lightly salted cold water while preparing the rest.
2
Puree onion and garlic in mini chopper or food processor.
3
Cook the noodles al dente and set aside to drain.
4
Follow box recipe for roux.
5
(Melt butter, add flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly - careful not to burn).
6
Add milk slowly and keep stirring.
7
Add seasonings.
8
Add cheese, grated or chopped and stir until melted and thickend.
9
Mix with drained noodles, add raw broccoli & onion/garlic puree, and pour into a 9 X 13 baking dish.
10
Top with a handful of extra cheese and Italian bread crumbs - to cover.
11
Bake at 400 for about 35 minutes.
12
(The cheese should brown it up but you can always add a few pats of butter toward the end if you want it browner).
13
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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: 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni, 16 ounces cheese, plus (8 sharp cheddar, 8 montery jack), ½ cup cheese, for topping, 5 cups milk (I used 4 cups of milk and one cup of half & half), and more.

Yes, Sneaky Mac N Cheese 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.

Sneaky Mac N Cheese

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