Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese
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This healthier version of macaroni and cheese uses whole grain pasta and reduced fat cheese. Make if for dinner and see what your kids say.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cupsdry multigrain or whole-grain elbow pastasee savings
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1 cupchopped broccolisee savings
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1/2 cuplow-fat milksee savings
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1/4 cuplow-sodium chicken brothsee savings
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1 tbs.all-purpose floursee savings
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1 cupshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheesesee savings
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1/2 cupshredded American cheesesee savings
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to the package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to the pan; cover to keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, broth, and flour. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Mix cheeses into sauce, cook just until melted.
3.
Toss the cooked pasta and broccoli with cheese sauce.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 315, Saturated Fat 6 g, Sodium 465 mg.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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