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Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Pasta Night

Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Ready in 25 minutes, 20 of them hands-on. Just 5 ingredients, plus salt, pepper, and a little oil or butter.

25minutes
20hands-on
6servings
5ingredients
  • Vegetarian
  • Nut-free
  • Shellfish-free

Not tagged egg-free: all-purpose flour, elbow macaroni can contain egg depending on brand. Check labels.

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Ingredients

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Let's cook

  1. Boil the macaroni in salted water. Add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes, then drain.

  2. In the same pot melt 3 tbsp butter, whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.

  3. Off the heat, stir in the cheddar until melted, then add the pasta and broccoli. Season with salt.

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