White Cheddar Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This White Cheddar Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a soon-to-be family favorite! It's made with elbow macaroni noodles coated in a velvety white cheddar cheese sauce, and finished with tender bites of broccoli.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 553kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 16 ounces White cheddar
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni per package directions. In the last 4 minutes of boiling, add the broccoli florets. Then drain.
- While the macaroni is cooking, make the sauce by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the garlic and the salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Then stir in the flour and cook 60-90 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, whisking until all milk is added and the sauce is smooth. Then stir in the white cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the pasta and broccoli to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 525mg | Iron: 1mg