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Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

This broccoli mac and cheese adds bright green broccoli to an easy pasta in a Cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce. Macaroni and cheese is such an easy dish to customize, and this is a great way to get your veggies from this classic comfort food.

How to Make It

  1. Add 4 cups water and soup base to a large saucepan over medium-high heat; stir to dissolve soup base. Stir in evaporated milk, whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne, and pinch salt.

  2. Add in pasta, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender with a bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese; allow to melt into the sauce.

  3. Place broccoli and 3 tablespoons water In a microwave-safe container. Cover; steam broccoli on High in the microwave until tender, about 4 minutes.

  4. Drain broccoli florets and add to pasta, gently toss to coat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)

  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pound pasta shells or elbow macaroni

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 cups roughly chopped broccoli florets

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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