Mac N Cheese with Broccoli Ww
Elevate your classic comfort food game with this wholesome and satisfying Mac N Cheese with Broccoli WW! This recipe combines tender elbow macaroni and vibrant broccoli florets with a velvety, lighter cheese sauce made from reduced-fat sharp cheddar and skim milk, packing all the creamy indulgence you crave with a healthier twist. A homemade roux infused with garlic, mustard powder, and black pepper creates a depth of flavor, perfectly complementing the cheesy goodness. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a family-friendly dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, offering a boost of vegetables and lean dairy in every bite. Serve it hot, garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra touch of luxury, and enjoy the ultimate guilt-free comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Elbow macaroni
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups Skim milk
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground mustard powder
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-9 minutes. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot to cook alongside the pasta. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour, cooking and stirring continually for about 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the skim milk, making sure to avoid lumps. Continue whisking for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Stir in the salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and ground mustard powder. Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Combine the drained macaroni, broccoli, and cheese sauce in the pot used to cook the pasta. Stir well to ensure that everything is coated evenly in the cheese sauce.
Serve immediately, optionally sprinkling each serving with grated Parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 926 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
