Spicy Skillet Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Skillet Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Dry Medium Pasta Shells; 2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter; 1 Shallot, Minced; 1/2 Jalapeno, Minced; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 cup Milk (I Used Whole Milk); 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth; 1- 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese, Divided; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs; 1 pinch Kosher Salt, Or To Taste; Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 cups Dry Medium Pasta Shells
2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1 Shallot, Minced
1/2 Jalapeno, Minced
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 cup Milk (I Used Whole Milk)
1/2 cups Vegetable Broth
1- 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese, Divided
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs
1 pinch Kosher Salt, Or To Taste
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3
Add the pasta and a generous pinch of salt and cook according to package directions, stirring often, until pasta is al dente.
4
About 3 minutes before draining pasta, add broccoli to cook in water alongside pasta.
5
Drain the pasta and set aside.
6
While pasta is cooking prepare the sauce.
7
In large pot over medium heat, add the butter, shallot and jalapeno.
8
Cook until vegetables are soft and then add flour, dry mustard, cayenne and garlic powder.
9
Stir quickly to combine and add milk and vegetable broth.
10
Allow mixture to come to a boil and once sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add 1 cup of cheddar and the Parmesan cheese.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste.
12
Add the pasta and broccoli to the sauce and gently mix everything together.
13
Add extra grated cheddar (1/2 cup) and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
14
Bake for about 1015 minutes or until cheese is melted with a brown crust.
15
Recipe adapted from White on Rice Couples Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

733

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Dry Medium Pasta Shells, 2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces, 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, 1 Shallot, Minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Skillet Broccoli Mac and 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.

Spicy Skillet Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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