Three Cheese Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pasta, whole-wheat macaroni or you can use regular macaroni; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 each carrots medium, diced; 1 each sweet red bell peppers diced; 1 large onions chopped; 6 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen, chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced; 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 1/4 cups stock chicken or vegetable; 3/4 cup milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese, very old, sharp shredded; 1 cup cheddar cheese horseradish flavor, or still use old cheddar, shredded; 1 cup swiss cheese shredded; 2 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pasta, whole-wheat macaroni or you can use regular macaroni
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 each carrots medium, diced
1 each sweet red bell peppers diced
1 large onions chopped
6 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen, chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 1/4 cups stock chicken or vegetable
3/4 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, very old, sharp shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese horseradish flavor, or still use old cheddar, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese shredded
2 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
3
Drain the pasta, and return to the pot.
4
Set aside.
5
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
6
While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large pot or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
7
Add the carrots, bell peppers, and onions, stirring occasionally, and cook until vegetables start to become soft, about 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the broccoli and garlic until well combined.
9
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stir until well mixed, 40 seconds to 1 minute.
10
Pour in broth and milk.
11
Bring to a boil, cook and stir until the sauce is thickened and vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
12
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of mixed cheeses, mustard, paprika, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
13
Add the macaroni into the cheese-vegetable mixture, and stir until coated and combined.
14
Pour the mixture into a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish, and spread evenly.
15
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
16
Bake, uncovered, until the casserole heated through, sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top are melted, about 25 minutes.
17
Remove from the oven, and let cool for a few minutes.
18
Serve hot.

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pasta, whole-wheat macaroni or you can use regular macaroni, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 each carrots medium, diced, 1 each sweet red bell peppers diced, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese 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.

Three Cheese Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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