Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese

Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Forget the box! This homemade macaroni and cheese is easy, tastier, and takes only 40 minutes!

Ingredients

2 slice whole wheat bread 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. cornstarch 3 1/4 c. low-fat milk 6 oz. Gouda cheese 1 box elbow macaroni 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. small broccoli florets .13 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

Heat covered 8-quart saucepot with 6 quarts water to boiling on high. Arrange oven rack 6 inches from broiler heat source. Preheat broiler. Tear bread into large chunks. In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse bread until crumbs form. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar. Meanwhile, in 3 1/2- to 4-quart saucepot, with wire whisk, combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth. Heat on medium-high, gradually adding remaining 3 cups milk in slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Heat to boiling, whisking frequently, then cook 2 minutes longer, whisking constantly. Remove saucepot from heat and immediately stir in Gouda and remaining Cheddar. Stir until cheeses are completely melted and sauce is smooth. Add macaroni and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling water. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally, then add broccoli. Cook 4 to 5 minutes longer or until pasta is just tender but firm and broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well, then immediately return to saucepot. Add sauce, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and stir over medium-low heat until well mixed. Transfer mixture to 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over top. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

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