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Broccoli Mac & Cheese

A smooth, comforting pasta dish where broccoli melts right into the cheese sauce.
Course Main Course, pasta
Keyword 30-minute meals, broccoli mac and cheese, easy meals, mac and cheese, toddler friendly meals
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup broccoli stems grated
  • 1 cup broccoli florets very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt pepper
  • 1.5 cup sharp cheddar grated
  • 1 cup colby jack or white cheddar grated
  • ½ lb small pasta like elbows or lumaconi

Instructions

  • In a deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the grated broccoli stems and stir for a few minutes until softened.
  • Sprinkle the flour over and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes until it’s all incorporated.
  • Slowly pour in the bone broth while whisking and then the milk. Continue to stir until slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes) and then add in the super finely chopped broccoli florets.
  • Season with mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Add in the freshly grated cheese and continue to whisk until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and stir to incorporate, adding a bit of starchy pasta water to loosen it up if it’s too thick.