Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Name: Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Cavatappi Pasta (8 oz cavatappi noodles); 2 tbsp Butter (2 tablespoons salted butter); 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (2 tablespoons all purpose flour); 2 cup Whole Milk (2 cups whole milk); ½ tbsp Dijon Mustard (1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard); 1 tsp Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 tsp Onion Powder (1 teaspoon onion powder); ¼ tsp Paprika (1/4 teaspoon paprika); ½ tsp Table Salt (1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste); ¼ tsp Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon black pepper); 8 oz Cheddar Cheese (8 oz extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded); 1 cup Broccoli (1 cup broccoli florets, stems removed and chopped small); 1 piece Carrot (1 large carrot, grated)

Broccoli Mac and Cheese - Dinner (American)

35 minAmerican

Servings6

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Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Egg Free

Steps

1Make the pasta
2Boil the pasta in salted water and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3Make the cheese sauce
4Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the flour and stir until well combined. Cook the butter and flour mixture for 1-2 minutes.
5Next, slowly whisk in the milk. Let the mixture come to a simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened being careful to not let it boil. Once it’s simmered, add the mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Then, fold in the shredded cheese, broccoli, and grated carrot. Stir until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
6Lastly, lower the heat and add the pasta. Stir until it’s well combined and everything is heated through. If you like, you can add a bit more milk depending on your desired consistency.
7Remove from the heat, serve, and enjoy!