Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
This delicious broccoli macaroni and cheese recipe is a fun take on the comfort food staple - and a tasty way to get more green on your plate! It doesn't look like your typical mac and cheese with the green color from broccoli, so I like to break this out around Halloween and call it "toxic waste mac and cheese" for something spooky and fun!
Servings: 8 (Serves 6-8)
Ingredients
- 4 cups macaroni or medium-sized shell noodles (1 pound)
- 2 eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk (12-ounce)
- 1 bag frozen broccoli (10 ounces), thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups cheddar shredded (Gruyere or white cheddar work great), about a pound
- 1 cup fresh parmesan shredded, about 4 ounces
Instructions
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, stir in noodles, and cook until almost tender.
- Meanwhile, add the eggs, evaporated milk, thawed broccoli, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the jar of your blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta, and return to the pot. Set the pot over low heat, and stir in the butter until melted.
- Stir in the egg mixture and half of the cheddar.
- Continue to cook over low heat, gradually stirring in the remaining cheese, until the mixture is hot and creamy, and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- The cheese sauce is a bit soupy right after making. You can either let it stand for 10 minutes before serving or just give your family spoons and serve it in a bowl. The sauce does thicken as it cools and the macaroni absorbs it.
- Feel free to use a different cheese or a combination of different cheeses to change things up a bit. My go-to is always classic sharp cheddar cheese, though.
- You can use different-shaped pasta; just be sure to cook it to al dente (slightly undercooked) before draining and adding additional ingredients.
- Consider adding cooked bacon, caramelized onions, or roasted garlic for an extra layer of flavor. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives can also add a bright, fresh touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 8 servings | Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 1mg
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