Description
This Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese offers an irresistible combination of creamy cheese and vibrant broccoli, making it a comforting and nutritious meal loved by all. Perfect for quick dinners or family gatherings!
Ingredients
- Macaroni (16 oz)
- Broccoli (1 large head, chopped)
- Butter (3 tbsp + 1 tbsp for topping)
- Flour (3 tbsp)
- Whole Milk (2¼ cups)
- Mature Cheddar (12 oz, grated)
- Salt
- Panko Breadcrumbs (½ cup)
- Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente; add chopped broccoli last 5 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- In a saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter, whisk in flour until golden, add milk, and cook until thick; stir in cheese and season with salt.
- Mix butter, panko, and garlic powder. Combine cheese sauce with macaroni and broccoli in a baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
Substitute cauliflower for broccoli if desired.
Use gluten-free pasta for a suitable alternative.
Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg