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!
- 25 minutes
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
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!
- 25 minutes
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
Add the cheese and pepper.
Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/6 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 287 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 292 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
| Sodium | 274 mg |
| Copper | 145 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 44 mg |
| Phosphorus | 353 mg |
| Selenium | 36 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 101 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 54 mcg |
| Folate | 164 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.4 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 37 mg |
Source:
- Eating Smart, Being Active
- Colorado State University and University of California at Davis