Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Broccoli gives flavor, texture, and nutrients to this creamy spin-off of the traditional mac and cheese dish. Try this with roasted squash or sweet potatoes in the fall or winter, roasted beets in the spring, or a tomato salad in the summer for a meal with tasty seasonal veggies!

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinVegetarian

Broccoli gives flavor, texture, and nutrients to this creamy spin-off of the traditional mac and cheese dish. Try this with roasted squash or sweet potatoes in the fall or winter, roasted beets in the spring, or a tomato salad in the summer for a meal with tasty seasonal veggies!

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Buttermilk(1%, low fat)
  • 2 tbsp Cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cup Broccoli, cooked and chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
  2. Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
  3. While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
  4. Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
  5. Add the cheese and pepper.
  6. Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
  8. Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers.

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