Vegetarian

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli is for Dinner.

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli takes 30 minutes to cook.

Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli are:

elbow macaroni 1 lb

Broccoli, fresh, 2.5 cup, chopped

Olive Oil, 1 tbsp

Butter, unsalted, 2 tbsp

Onions, raw, 1 small finely diced

Flour, white, 3 tbs

Pepper, red or cayenne, 1 tsp

Paprika, 1 tsp

Milk, nonfat, 3 cup

Chicken Broth or Bouillon, 1 cup

Sharp Cheddar cheese 8 oz (or more)

tsp of Dijon mustard

Here is how you make Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli:

bring water to boil and add pasta. After 5 minutes add brocolli florets. Cook until pasta al dente (about 3 more minutes) drain. Place in bowl or back in pot.In medium saucepan put in Olive oil and heat with butter on med low heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until translucent and soft. Stir in flour and form a roux. the book says to let roux bubble, but mine was too thick so I let "simmer" for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in 3 cups of milk, broth, and seasonings...turn up the heat and whisk until boiling.Once it boils turn heat down to about medium-medium low and add the cheddar cheese and about a tsp of dijon mustard, stirring until it melts in.pour sauce over the pasta/broccoli mixture and toss. Serve with a nice salad.Serving Size: makes 8 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLINDBATTY.

The nutritional information for Mac-n-Cheddar with Broccoli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 418.5

• Total Fat: 15.1 g
• Cholesterol: 39.6 mg
• Sodium: 421.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 18.6 g