Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time30 mins

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2

Bring a big pot of water to boil. Add in the macaroni pasta and broccoli florets. Boil until al dente and then drain. Place the macaroni and broccoli florets into a 13x9 baking dish.

3

Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Once skillet is heated, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the diced onions and fry until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).

4

Add the flour to the skillet and mix around until no dry flour pieces are seen. Once the flour is no longer dry, add the chicken broth and milk.

5

Once the broth and milk are simmering, add in all your spices (onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper). Also, add in your cooked turkey bacon bits and diced green chilies.

6

Once everything is mixed together, add in your cheddar cheese. Stir around until you are no longer able to see any cheese pieces.

7

Once your cheese sauce is simmer, pour over your pasta and broccoli. Mix until everything is coated in that cheese sauce.

8

Mix together the bread crumbs, fried onions, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the broccoli mac and cheese.

9

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Turn your oven to the broil setting and broil for 5 minutes or until you see the breadcrumbs turn a nice golden color on top. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

 12 oz elbow macaroni
 12 oz broccoli florets
 1 tbsp butter
 1 cup Medium white onion (diced)
 0.25 cup all purpose flour
 2 cups 2% milk
 1 cup chicken broth
 8 oz sharp cheddar
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp chili powder
 0.50 tsp mustard powder
 4 oz diced green chiles
 5 turkey bacon strips (cooked and sliced in pieces)
 2 tbsp parmesan
 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
 2 tbsp fried onions
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 8

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 428mg18%
Potassium 310mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

Ingredients

 12 oz elbow macaroni
 12 oz broccoli florets
 1 tbsp butter
 1 cup Medium white onion (diced)
 0.25 cup all purpose flour
 2 cups 2% milk
 1 cup chicken broth
 8 oz sharp cheddar
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp chili powder
 0.50 tsp mustard powder
 4 oz diced green chiles
 5 turkey bacon strips (cooked and sliced in pieces)
 2 tbsp parmesan
 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
 2 tbsp fried onions

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2

Bring a big pot of water to boil. Add in the macaroni pasta and broccoli florets. Boil until al dente and then drain. Place the macaroni and broccoli florets into a 13x9 baking dish.

3

Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Once skillet is heated, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the diced onions and fry until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).

4

Add the flour to the skillet and mix around until no dry flour pieces are seen. Once the flour is no longer dry, add the chicken broth and milk.

5

Once the broth and milk are simmering, add in all your spices (onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper). Also, add in your cooked turkey bacon bits and diced green chilies.

6

Once everything is mixed together, add in your cheddar cheese. Stir around until you are no longer able to see any cheese pieces.

7

Once your cheese sauce is simmer, pour over your pasta and broccoli. Mix until everything is coated in that cheese sauce.

8

Mix together the bread crumbs, fried onions, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the broccoli mac and cheese.

9

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Turn your oven to the broil setting and broil for 5 minutes or until you see the breadcrumbs turn a nice golden color on top. Enjoy!

Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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