Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Broccoli

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 340.19 g uncooked twisted pasta (about 2 1/2 cups); 0.61 ml table salt, for pasta cooking water; 283.49 g broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups); 4.92 ml butter; 78.78 ml fresh breadcrumb; 44.37 ml grated parmesan cheese; 591.47 ml skim milk; 78.78 ml all-purpose flour; 118.29 ml diced onion; 236.59 ml shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 4.92 ml Dijon mustard; 7.39 ml table salt; 2.46 ml black pepper, freshly ground

Submitted by Chef #964638

"This casserole dish hits the spot when you are in the mood for some comfort food. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

340.19 g uncooked twisted pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
0.61 ml table salt, for pasta cooking water
283.49 g broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
4.92 ml butter
78.78 ml fresh breadcrumb
44.37 ml grated parmesan cheese
591.47 ml skim milk
78.78 ml all-purpose flour
118.29 ml diced onion
236.59 ml shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
4.92 ml Dijon mustard
7.39 ml table salt
2.46 ml black pepper, freshly ground

directions

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

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Reviews

Very good, rich and very filling! DH loves mac and cheese, so anyway to get a veggie in with it works for me! I added some left over ham and made it a complete meal. Only made 1/2 recipe as there were only 3 of us having lunch. I will make this again. Thanks for posting. Made for My 3 Chefs 2008.

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