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June 7, 2025
This Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese is a cozy, veggie-packed twist on the classic comfort food. Tender pasta and bite-sized broccoli florets are cooked together for ease, then coated in a rich homemade cheese sauce. The sauce begins with a buttery onion and garlic roux, thickened with flour, then blended with milk and sharp cheddar until creamy and smooth. Finished under the broiler with more cheddar and melted mozzarella, this dish is golden, gooey, and deeply satisfying.
$1.47 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
12 Ingredients
MEDIUM
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until a few minutes from al dente.
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Add broccoli to the same pot and continue cooking until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
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In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
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Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer until thickened.
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Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Combine cooked pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce. Add a splash of pasta water to adjust consistency.
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Transfer to a baking dish, top with more cheddar and mozzarella, and broil until melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot.
46.75 g
Carbs
39.03 g
Fat
30.56 g
Protein
656.77 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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