Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Creamy and cheesy mac and cheese filled with broccoli. Broccoli and cheddar cheese go together perfectly. Making them into a classic creamy mac and cheese makes the perfect flavor combination. The sauce tastes similar to a classic broccoli and cheese soup, mixed with classic mac and cheese. This mac and cheese make the perfect side dish, or vegetarian main dish served with a side salad. 

Before making the cheese sauce, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set the pasta aside in a large bowl. The creamy cheese sauce is made like a classic mac and cheese sauce. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli that has been cooked. Cooked chopped broccoli is stirred into the sauce before mixing with the cooked pasta. 

Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

  

• 8 oz. elbow noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked broccoli florets, chopped

Instructions

 

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour, cook for a minute to brown.
• Pour in milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat, while whisking constantly until thickened. Mix broccoli into sauce, mix with pasta.

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