Cheesy Macaroni Bake
- Ready In:
- 1hr 6mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4-9
ingredients
- 4 1⁄2 ounces cheddar cheese
- 4 1⁄2 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 1⁄2 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons plain wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup evaporated milk
directions
- Preheat oven to 450 and spray a 6 cup shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut cheese into 1/4 inch cubes.
- In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
- If using fresh broccoli florets, add them to the pasta 3 minutes before the pasta is done.
- If using thawed frozen broccoli, pat it dry with paper towels.
- Drain the macaroni (and fresh broccoli) and return it to the saucepan in which it was cooked.
- Add the cheese, wheat germ, bacon bits, mustard, salt, and ground red pepper.
- If using thawed frozen broccoli, add it here.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the milk evenly over the top and bake until bubbly and golden, 18 to 21 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
AmyZoe
Nampa, Idaho
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