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    Broccoli Mac and Cheese

    Published: May 27, 2022 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a creamy and cheesy twist to the classic comfort food we all love and enjoy. Pasta cooked perfectly with a creamy cheese sauce and steamed broccoli added to it make this a great meal.

    Broccoli Mac and Cheese in large pot.

    The most famous and classic of all comfort foods just got healthier. I swear adding Broccoli to Mac and Cheese makes it healthy, right? All jokes aside, you would be surprised how good Broccoli Mac and Cheese is! Broccoli and cheese just fits together so well.

    Take my Cheesy Broccoli Casserole or my Broccoli Cheese Soup and you can see that cheese and broccoli are a perfect match. Now I had to add broccoli to my Mac and Cheese and share it with you all.

    How to make Broccoli Mac and Cheese:

    This recipe is very simple to make. Follow along with my directions below or make your favorite Mac and Cheese like my Stovetop Mac and Cheese for this recipe. Make your mac and cheese, steam your broccoli and then mix them all together. Serve and enjoy!

    Ingredients:

    • Macaroni Noodles
    • Velveeta Cheese Cubed
    • Butter
    • Cheddar Cheese - shredded.
    • Half and Half
    • Broccoli Florets - steamed

    ingredients for broccoli mac and cheese.

    Directions:

    Step One - Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package's directions then drain and return to the pot.

    adding cheese to the pot to make the cheese sauce.

    Step Two - Add cubed Velveeta cheese, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese to your cooked macaroni noodles and stir over a low heat.

    pouring milk into the pot for the mac and cheese.

    Step Three - Pour in half and half and then mix again until cheesy is melted and smooth.

    mac and cheese in large pot.

    Step Four - Stir in steamed broccoli then serve and enjoy.

    adding the broccoli to the mac and cheese.

    Tips for great Mac and Cheese:

    • Cheese: For a stronger cheese flavor use a Cheddar Cheese block and shred it. Store bought shredded cheese is what I used just to make it a tad easier, but a block of cheddar cheese does taste great.
    • Cooking: Do not overcook this recipe. If you over cook your noodles beforehand, they could become mushy. Make sure they are al dente.

    What are the best cheeses for Mac and Cheese?

    The best cheese for a Macaroni and Cheese honestly is a good Sharp Cheddar. That melted with milk and some salt and pepper makes creamy perfection. There are some other great cheeses for mac and cheese you can use as well!

    1. Cheddar Cheese is definitely the king of cheeses for Mac and Cheese.
    2. Cream Cheese is a great addition to add some extra creaminess to your mac and cheese.
    3. Velveeta. While some people do not think Velveeta is a cheese worth using, it provides an almost perfect melt and coating of your noodles. Not to put him on the spot, but this is my husband's favorite kind of mac and cheese.

    serving broccoli mac and cheese out of the pot.

    Try some of my other Mac and Cheese recipes:

    Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese - Nothing better than comfort food in your slow cooker! I love this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. It's my favorite way to make mac and cheese and comes out perfect every time!

    Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese - This Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is loaded with pork that has been smoked for 8 hours, sharp cheddar cheese, and your favorite BBQ sauce. It is a comfort food, so comforting you will be craving it for days.

    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - Everyone's favorite comfort food made in the Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the best recipe for Mac and Cheese, and it is made in 10 minutes!

     

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    Broccoli Mac and Cheese

    Broccoli Mac and Cheese

    Jennie Duncan
    This Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a creamy and cheesy twist to the classic comfort food we all love and enjoy. Pasta cooked perfectly with a creamy cheese sauce and steamed broccoli added to it make this a great meal.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mac and Cheese
    Servings 8
    Calories 569 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Macaroni noodles
    • 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
    • 4 tablespoons Butter
    • 4 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 ½ cup Half and half
    • 1 ½ cups Broccoli florets (steamed)

    Instructions
     

    • Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package's directions then drain and return to the pot.
    • Add cubed Velveeta cheese, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese to your cooked macaroni noodles and stir over a low heat.
    • Pour in half and half and then mix again until cheesy is melted and smooth.
    • Stir in steamed broccoli then serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 30gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1349mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1565IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 789mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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