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Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

34 Ratings
34 Ratings
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Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Broccoli gives flavor, texture, and nutrients to this creamy spin-off of the traditional mac and cheese dish. Try this with roasted squash or sweet potatoes in the fall or winter, roasted beets in the spring, or a tomato salad in the summer for a meal with tasty seasonal veggies!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk (1%, low fat)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
  3. Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
  4. While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
  5. Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
  6. Add the cheese and pepper.
  7. Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
  8. Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
  9. Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  10. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used.

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 287
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 274 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 292 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 295 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 287
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 12 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 292 mg
Potassium 295 mg
Sodium 274 mg
Copper 145 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 44 mg
Phosphorus 353 mg
Selenium 36 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 101 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 54 mcg
Folate 164 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 3/4 cups

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