Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy, cheesy and comforting broccoli mac and cheese. If you tired of regular macaroni and cheese, you can try this version with a nice touch of fresh broccoli.
Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 13 oz 370g macaroni
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 small-medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup 115g Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup 85g Gouda cheese
- ¾ cup 85g Mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons 30g Flour
- 4 tablespoons 60g Butter
- 4 cups 1L Milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 360F (180C). 2. In a large bowl combine all the cheeses and set aside. 3. Heat large pot of salted water, cook the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes, until soft but not soggy. Drain and set aside. Cook the macaroni to al dente (1-2 minutes less then package instructions). 4. While the pasta is cooking make the sauce: In a large pot, melt the butter, add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes over low-medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add flour and whisk over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly, until golden. gradually add the milk and whisk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickens, about 5-6 minutes. 5. remove from heat, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 6. Gradually add 3/4 of the cheese mixture to the sauce and whisk until melted after each addition. 7. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Add the broccoli. 8. Transfer to a 12-inch (30cm) round baking dish, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 of the cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Notes:
- serve warm
- you can use any type of cheese that you like
