Macaroni and Broccoli Casserole

This is a good side dish or vegetarian main dish. Prep time approximate. Cook time allows for cooking macaroni and broccoli.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  shredded cheese (your choice)
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 2  cups  chopped cooked broccoli (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. Melt butter; stir in flour salt and pepper.
2. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
3. Cook until thickened, stirring often.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and mayonnaise.
5. Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water according to package directions.
6. Cook just until tender; do not overcook.
7. Drain, rinse, and drain again.
8. Place a layer of macaroni, then a layer of chopped cooked broccoli in greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
9. Pour some of the sauce over broccoli.
10. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.