BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Broccoli and cheese, long a staple in so many dinner recipes, have paired off to make this guaranteed family-pleaser: Broccoli Mac and Cheese Casserole!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets, cooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
Drain macaroni. Add to VELVEETA sauce along with the broccoli and 1/2 cup cheddar; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Top with onions.
Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 19 g