Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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This broccoli mac and cheese adds bright green broccoli to an easy pasta in a Cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce. Macaroni and cheese is such an easy dish to customize, and this is a great way to get your veggies from this classic comfort food.

By TheDailyGourmet
Updated on January 29, 2024
oval white dish of pasta shells with cheese sauce and broccoli
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)

  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pound pasta shells or elbow macaroni

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 cups roughly chopped broccoli florets

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add 4 cups water and soup base to a large saucepan over medium-high heat; stir to dissolve soup base. Stir in evaporated milk, whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne, and pinch salt.

  2. Add in pasta, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender with a bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; allow to melt into the sauce.

  3. Place broccoli and 3 tablespoons water In a microwave-safe container. Cover; steam broccoli on High in the microwave until tender, about 4 minutes.

  4. Drain broccoli florets and add to pasta, gently toss to coat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526 Calories
30g Fat
38g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 662mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 665mg 51%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.