Description
This Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese offers creamy cheese, al dente pasta, and crisp broccoli, making it a delightful and simple meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces macaroni
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 and 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups grated mature cheddar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil macaroni in salted water, adding chopped broccoli 5 minutes before cooking time ends. Drain when done.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, then gradually add milk to form a thick sauce. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Mix pasta and broccoli with cheese sauce, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Combine melted butter, panko, and garlic powder for topping, then sprinkle over pasta mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until top is golden.
Notes
For gluten-free options, substitute regular pasta and panko with gluten-free alternatives.
If leftover, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg