SPICY JACK MAC & CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI

Spicy Jack Mac & Cheese with Broccoli image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2 cups (8 oz.)
2 2 cups chopped frozen or fresh broccoli
2 2 cups (8 oz.)
2 2 cups (8 oz.)
1 1 can (12 fl. oz.)
1/2 1/2 cup (1.5 oz.)
1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Steps:

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
COOK macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions, adding broccoli to boiling pasta water for last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
COMBINE cooked pasta, broccoli, cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper in large bowl. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.
NOTE: For a less spicy version, substitute 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional) for Pepper Jack cheese.