Name: Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 16 oz dried elbow macaroni (, cooked to pkg. instructions, but leaving them a little firm); 2 medium heads fresh broccoli ((14-16oz), but in small bite size pieces); 2 Tablespoons butter (, or olive oil); 1/4 cup flour; 1 small onion (, minced); 3 cloves garlic (, minced (optional)); 2 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (, or stock ); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; about 1/2 cup of extra cheese for topping; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (, or to taste)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a large 9 x 12 baking dish.

In large pot, boil water and cook pasta to instructions, but leaving pasta a little al dente. About 3 minutes before draining pasta, add broccoli to cook in water alongside pasta. I like my broccoli a little firm, so that it doesn't end up mushy after the bake. You can decide how cooked you want your broccoli by adding it in sooner.

While pasta is cooking prepare the cheese and milk mixture. In large pot on medium heat, add butter/oil, onions and garlic. Cook until soft, then add flour. Stir flour quickly to combine the flour and onion rue mixture. Add milk and broth/stock.

Allow mixture to come to a boil and sauce will thicken. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Drain your cooked pasta and broccoli and add to cheese mixture. Gently mix together and pour into baking dish. Add extra cheese and bread crumbs on top.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted with a nice crust.

Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

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