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mac and cheese broccoli bake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

Can't get enough mac and cheese! I want to try every recipe I see, and this one is no exception. Recipe from Kroger.com 12-08-15

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mac and cheese broccoli bake

  • 1 lb
    pasta of your choice
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 2 c
    aged cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 2 c
    broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets

How To Make mac and cheese broccoli bake

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli florets 2 minutes before draining. Drain all and set aside.
  • 2
    Melt 3 Tbsp. butter. Add flour and whisk over medium heat. Pour in milk slowly, whisking well until incorporated and smooth (it will be thick at first). Add minced onion, cayenne pepper, white pepper and salt. Gradually add cheddar and half of the Parmesan cheese, whisking until incorporated.
  • 3
    Add pasta and broccoli to cheese sauce. Pour into casserole dish. Mix together remaining cheese, breadcrumbs, remaining butter (melted), and parsley. Top the pasta mixture with this mixture.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered in a preheated 350º oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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