Skinny Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Skinny Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces high-fiber elbow macaroni (such as Ronzoni® Smart Taste®)

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh broccoli florets

cooking spray

1 ½ tablespoons butter

¼ cup minced onion

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 cup chicken broth

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli and elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened about 2 minutes. Add flour; cook until golden and well combined about 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high. Whisk in milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thick about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir Cheddar cheese into the sauce; add the cooked broccoli and macaroni. Mix well and pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spray cooking spray on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set 15 to 20 minutes. Place under the broiler; cook until breadcrumbs are golden about 3 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Skinny Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 297.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.9g 28%

Carbohydrates: 34.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 33.7mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 594.5IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 30.9mg 52%

Folate: 117.8mcg 30%

Calcium: 261.6mg 26%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 39.6mg 14%

Potassium: 295.8mg 8%

Sodium: 386.4mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 102.2

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.