Thanksgiving

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli is for Dinner.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli takes 45 minutes to cook.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli are:

2 1/2 c. uncooked pasta (gimelli or other round pasta) **I use whole wheat penne**
10 oz. small broccoli florets (about 2 1/2 c.)
1/8 tsp. salt, for cooking pasta
1 tsp. butter **I use Brummel & Brown yogurt spread
1/3 c. Italian-Style Breadcrumbs
3 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated, divided **I use reduced fat
2 1/2 c. skim milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 c. onions, diced
1 c. low fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp variety **I use fat free... it works fine, if not making the recipe a little dry
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground **Pah. Just use black pepper. Why does everyone always want fresh ground?

Here is how you make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli:

Preheat oven to 375?F. 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 crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ITEACHLITTLE1S.

The nutritional information for Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 214.9

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
• Sodium: 708.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 12.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Broccoli is Vegetarian