Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Kid Approved |
Main Dishes |
Side Dishes |
No Added Sugars |
High in Fiber |
Vegetarian |
WIC Friendly |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
This dreamy, creamy mac and cheese recipe gets a nutritious boost from broccoli.
12
Servings
45 minutes
Total Time
$0.42
Cost per serving *
| Temperature: | Medium heat |
| Serving size: | 3/4 cup |
| Prep time: | 10 minutes |
| Cook time: | 35 minutes |
| Total time: | 45 minutes |
| Equipment: | Microwave-safe bowl Colander Small pot with lid Large pot |
| Utensils: | Rubber spatula Measuring cups and spoons |
Serving Suggestion:
Recipe sourced from The Food Trust’s Cooking Matters
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
1 large head broccoli, chopped into small pieces
1 16-ounce package whole grain pasta (such as macaroni, rotini, or penne)
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
11/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese (about 2 ounces)
5 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli and just enough water to cover halfway. Heat in microwave until bright green and tender, about 6–8 minutes.
- Cook pasta following package instructions. Drain in a colander and set aside. While pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce.
- In a small pot over medium heat, heat milk until hot and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. When hot, remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour. Mix with rubber spatula, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and flour is mixed in.
- Slowly add the warm milk into large pot. Stir constantly with a spatula, until sauce thickens. Sauce should be thick enough that when spoon is dipped in, sauce will stick to back of spoon.
- Stir in salt and black pepper. Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, and broccoli. Stir until shredded cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta to cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
Tips
- Use any veggies you like. Try using 11/2 cups chopped tomatoes, steamed cauliflower, or cooked peas or spinach instead of broccoli.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or any herbs and spices you like. Mix into the sauce with the salt and black pepper.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
What goes in Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese?
Broccoli
Low-fat Milk
Whole Grain Pasta
Cheddar Cheese
Whole Wheat Flour
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
250
TOTAL FAT
8g
SODIUM
400mg
TOTAL CARBS
38g
PROTEIN
12g
