Best Super Easy Mac Cheese With Broccoli Recipes

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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE



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Perfect comfort food! Cheesy mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, parmesan, and broccoli.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish     Budget     Casserole     Comfort Food     Kid-friendly

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
Salt
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
3 cups milk (low fat or whole)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces), divided 1 1/2 cups and 1/2 cup
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta: Heat 4 quarts of water with 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot on high heat (for pasta). When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook uncovered at a rolling boil for 2 minutes less than the time given on the pasta package instructions. (You want to cook the pasta al dente because it will continue to cook with the cheese mixture.) Rinse quickly in cold water to stop the cooking, drain and set aside.
  • Steam the broccoli: While the pasta water is coming to a boil, steam the broccoli. Put a steamer rack in a pot with an inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, sprinkle with a little salt, and cover. Steam for 4 minutes. Then remove the broccoli from the pot to a bowl.
  • Heat the milk: In a microwave or in a small pot on the stovetop, heat the milk until steamy. (Preheating the milk saves time in the next step when you are making the bechamel sauce.)
  • Preheat oven broiler: at 500°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MACARONI CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI RECIPE



Macaroni cheese with broccoli recipe image

Macaroni cheese with broccoli is a fab recipe to get kids eating more greens - it's a classic recipe that's packed full of veg which add extra flavour!

Provided by Jessica Dady

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 40m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g macaroni
350g broccoli florets
340g can sweetcorn, drained
40g butter
40g plain flour
600ml semi-skimmed milk, warmed
1tsp English mustard (optional)
175g strong Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200°C, gas 6. Cook the macaroni in a large pan of salted water for 5 mins. Cut the broccoli into small florets add to the pan and cook for a further 3 mins until the macaroni and broccoli are just tender. Drain, and turn into the ovenproof dish.
  • To make the sauce: melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook, stirring over a medium heat for 1 min. Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from the heat, add the mustard if using and season with salt and pepper. Add three quarters of the cheese, stir until the cheese has melted.
  • Add the sweetcorn and pour into the dish, fork the sauce through the pasta and broccoli. Scatter the remaining cheese on top, then bake in the oven for 20 mins until the dish is bubbling and the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 632 Kcal, Sugar 16.6 g, Fat 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1.29 g, Protein 29.5 g, Carbohydrate 66.9 g

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mac 'n' cheese, broccoli, grated cheddar cheese, pepper

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box mac 'n' cheese
1 cup broccoli, cooked
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 box of Mac 'N' Cheese according to instructions on box.
  • Add cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and pepper stir until fully incorporated.
  • Top with desired garnish. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SUPER EASY BROCCOLI MAC 'N CHEESE



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Make and share this Super Easy Broccoli Mac 'n Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 1 2/3 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces whole wheat pasta (about two cups uncooked pasta)
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (24 ounce) bag frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce (Green Giant frozen broccoli and three cheese sauce)
2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Cook the pasta as directed on the package, adding the bell pepper during the last three minutes of cook time. Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, cook the broccoli and cheese sauce as directed on the package. Stir the cooked broccoli mixture, chicken, milk and cayenne pepper into the pasta. Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir in the olive oil using a fork. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the pasta mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pasta is hot.

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