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Broccoli Macaroni

A delicious baked broccoli mac and cheese with a lightened-up recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz high fiber elbow macaroni
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 0.25 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 spray cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta and broccoli together in salted water until al dente. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook 2 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk and broth, whisk, bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove sauce from heat, add cheese, and stir until melted. Mix in cooked macaroni and broccoli. Pour into prepared dish. Top with cheese and bread crumbs, spray with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil briefly to golden the breadcrumbs.

Notes

A nutritious and family-friendly dish with a lighter cheese sauce.