Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Take a creamy cheesy homemade stovetop macaroni and cheese to a tasty new level by adding some broccoli. This is a delicious family friendly meal!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 370 mL can evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 lb dried elbow macaroni
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli chopped into bite size pieces
- extra grated cheese for the top about 1 cup
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions.
- When it is cooked, drain the water. Set aside.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the broccoli until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a saucepan, and add the garlic. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the flour, and stir to make a paste.
- Then slowly pour in the milk, while whisking, and cook until the sauce is thickened.
- Add the mustard, paprika and salt. Whisk.
- Sprinkle in the cheese, and stir the mixture continuously until it is melted.
- Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce. Add the broccoli and stir.
- Pour the macaroni mixture in an oven proof dish and sprinkle on about 1 cup of grated cheese.
- Place the dish in the oven under broil, and broil until the cheese is melted, bubbling and light brown.
- Serve and enjoy!