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Broccoli Mac & Cheese Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
This cozy casserole blends rich, melty cheese with pasta and broccoli for a cozy dish the whole family will love.
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Recipe - 522 - Montebello
Broccoli mac & cheese served in a platter and two bowls.
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
16 ounces Macaroni Noodles
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
1/4 Cup Flour
3 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Black Pepper
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
2 tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Mustard Powder
3 Cups Half-and-Half
6 1/4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Broccoli Florets
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
30 Crackers, crushed
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stove top. 
  3. Add the macaroni noodles and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside. 
  4. Add 1/4 cup butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  5. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a roux. 
  6. Season the roux with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  7. Reduce the heat on the stove to medium-low and add the half-and-half. 
  8. Simmer on the stove for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  9. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets per the instructions. 
  10. Turn the heat on the stove off and stir in 6 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 
  11. Once the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, add the cooked macaroni noodles and broccoli florets. 
  12. Toss until the broccoli florets and pasta noodles are coated in the sauce. 
  13. Transfer everything to a large oven-safe baking dish. 
  14. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted butter, crushed crackers and reserved 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 
  15. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole. 
  16. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. 

 

 

20 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
16 ounces Macaroni Noodles
First Street Macaroni, Small Elbow
First Street Macaroni, Small Elbow - 32 Ounce
$2.49$0.08/oz
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
First Street Butter, Unsalted, Sweet Cream, Sticks
First Street Butter, Unsalted, Sweet Cream, Sticks - 4 Each
$3.99$1.00 each
1/4 Cup Flour
First Street All Purpose Flour, Bleached
First Street All Purpose Flour, Bleached - 5 Pound
$2.99$0.60/lb
3 tsp. Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Salt - 26 Ounce
$1.99$0.08/oz
2 tsp. Black Pepper
First Street Black Pepper, Ground
First Street Black Pepper, Ground - 2.8 Ounce
$4.39$1.57/oz
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
First Street Garlic Powder
First Street Garlic Powder - 4 Ounce
$4.99$1.25/oz
2 tsp. Paprika
First Street Paprika, Ground
First Street Paprika, Ground - 3 Ounce
$3.49$1.16/oz
2 tsp. Mustard Powder
Colman's of Norwich Mustard Powder
Colman's of Norwich Mustard Powder - 2 Ounce
$4.99$2.50/oz
3 Cups Half-and-Half
First Street Half & Half
First Street Half & Half - 32 Fluid ounce
$2.99$0.09/fl oz
6 1/4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
First Street Cheese, Mild Cheddar, Fancy Shredded
First Street Cheese, Mild Cheddar, Fancy Shredded - 8 Ounce
$2.99$0.37/oz
Broccoli Florets
First Street Broccoli Florets, Steams-in-Bag
First Street Broccoli Florets, Steams-in-Bag - 12 Ounce
$1.89$0.16/oz
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
First Street Butter, Unsalted, Sweet Cream, Sticks
First Street Butter, Unsalted, Sweet Cream, Sticks - 4 Each
$3.99$1.00 each
30 Crackers, crushed
First Street Snack Crackers, Baked, Classic, 4 Packs
First Street Snack Crackers, Baked, Classic, 4 Packs - 13.7 Ounce
$3.49$0.25/oz

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stove top. 
  3. Add the macaroni noodles and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside. 
  4. Add 1/4 cup butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  5. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a roux. 
  6. Season the roux with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  7. Reduce the heat on the stove to medium-low and add the half-and-half. 
  8. Simmer on the stove for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  9. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets per the instructions. 
  10. Turn the heat on the stove off and stir in 6 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 
  11. Once the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, add the cooked macaroni noodles and broccoli florets. 
  12. Toss until the broccoli florets and pasta noodles are coated in the sauce. 
  13. Transfer everything to a large oven-safe baking dish. 
  14. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted butter, crushed crackers and reserved 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 
  15. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole. 
  16. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.