SKINNY BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

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Cheesy macaroni and broccoli are topped with bread crumbs and baked to perfection. Kid-friendly comfort food at its finest.

Provided by mikebern24

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 ounces high-fiber elbow macaroni (such as Ronzoni® Smart Taste®)
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets
cooking spray
1 ½ tablespoons butter
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli and elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add flour; cook until golden and well combined, about 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high. Whisk in milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Stir Cheddar cheese into the sauce; add the cooked broccoli and macaroni. Mix well and pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray cooking spray on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until set, 15 to 20 minutes. Place under the broiler; cook until breadcrumbs are golden, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 386.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g