Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a quick family-friendly meal, where steamed Broccoli and Cooked Pasta are tossed in a creamy Cheddar Cheese sauce and served. This is a skillet top Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe.
Cook Shells Pasta as per package directions, until al dente in salted water. Drain the water and wash the pasta with cold tap water. Steam the Broccoli with 1 cup of water in the mircowave for 5 minutes. Drain the water and keep it aside. Allow it to cool down to room temperature.
Heat butter in a pan. As the butter melts add the chopped Shallots and Chopped Garlic. Saute them for 2-3 minutes until they get fragrant.
Next, add the All-Purpose Flour and toss to combine. Add the Milk and Cream and toss to combine everything together. Season with salt & cracked pepper. Stir everything together until it smoothens out and there are no lumps of flour left for about 2 minutes on low heat. (Add the milk in streaming motion, a little at a time and stirring continuously, to prevent lumps from getting formed)
Now, stir in the cooked pasta, freshly Steamed Broccoli, and shredded Cheddar Cheese. Toss to combine everything. Add some water and combine everything together if it's getting too thick. Garnish with freshly chopped Cilantro if desired and serve hot.
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Notes
You can use any other cheese like Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella
You can add crispy fried Bacon
You can add chopped Jalapenos
You can also stir in some Sun-dried Tomatoes for extra flavors
You can top with grated Parmesan Cheese and Panko Breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior
You can stir in some Cream Cheese and Parmesan Cheese in the Cheese Sauce
If you like it spicy, add some Hot Sauce to the Cheese Sauce.
You can garnish with green onions or chopped Cilantro.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 132mg44%
Sodium 372mg16%
Potassium 874mg25%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 2348IU47%
Vitamin C 142mg172%
Calcium 515mg52%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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