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This One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese comes together in 30 minutes and will remind you of childhood mac & cheese but a little healthier with added broccoli and much more scrumptious. This Mac & Cheese uses simple household ingredients and is super cheesy, creamy, and the perfect easy dinner the whole family will love!
Why You'll Love This One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese
- Who doesn’t love a ONE POT meal?! This Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese comes together in 30 minutes and in one pot so it doesn’t get much easier than that!
- This Mac & Cheese is nostalgic. I don’t know about you but I grew up eating boxed Mac & Cheese as a kid, this Broccoli Mac & Cheese will remind you of your childhood but with a more acquired adult taste with added broccoli!
- This is a KID FRIENDLY meal! Most children love Mac & Cheese so they are going to love this homemade version of their favourite meal.
Ingredients Needed
1 lbs Short Grain Pasta
4 Cups Water
2 Cups Broccoli Florets, chopped
3/4 Cup Milk of Choice
4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 Teaspoon: Salt, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chicken Bouillon Powder, Paprika and Cayenne, each
2 Tablespoons Butter
Cracked Black Pepper, to garnish
How To Make One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Chop up broccoli florets into bite size pieces and set aside for now.
In a medium-large pot add 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add in pasta and cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat.
After 4 minutes, add in broccoli florets and continue to cook for about 2 minutes. At this point about 80% of the water should be absorbed into the pasta and the pasta should be almost completely cooked.
Add in milk, cream cheese and dijon mustard. Continue to stir that in until the cream cheese is just melted.
Next, add both of the shredded cheeses, spices and butter. If the pasta looks a but thick, add in about 1/2 cup of water to reach desired consistency. Stir all the ingredients together and once the cheese is melted, shut the heat off and set to the side to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately with a little extra shredded cheese on top and some freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy! 🙂
Equipment & Products Needed
Stainless Steel Pot
Electric Pepper Mill
Elbow Macaroni
Notes + Tips for One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac & Cheese
- Use a short grain pasta shape such as: elbow macaroni, conchigliette, cavatappi, orechiette or chiocciole. I would not recommend using a long shape pasta like spaghetti or linguine because it will not cook properly.
- Add in other veggies if you prefer! Veggies suh as: cauliflower, peas, zuccini work really well in Mac & Cheese
- Get creative with cheese! I used sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese in this recipe but you could also try: gouda, pepper-jack, monterey jack, havarti, or whatever other cheeses you love.
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Ingredients:
- 1 lbs Short Grain Pasta
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Broccoli Florets, chopped
- 3/4 Cup Milk of Choice
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 Teaspoon: Salt, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chicken Bouillon Powder, Paprika and Cayenne, each
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- Cracked Black Pepper, to garnish
Instructions:
- Chop up broccoli florets into bite size pieces and set aside for now.
- In a medium-large pot add 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add in pasta and cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat.
- After 4 minutes, add in broccoli florets and continue to cook for about 2 minutes. At this point about 80% of the water should be absorbed into the pasta and the pasta should be almost completely cooked.
- Add in milk, cream cheese and dijon mustard. Continue to stir that in until the cream cheese is just melted.
- Next, add both of the shredded cheeses, spices and butter. If the pasta looks a but thick, add in about 1/2 cup of water to reach desired consistency. Stir all the ingredients together and once the cheese is melted, shut the heat off and set to the side to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with a little extra shredded cheese on top and some freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy! 🙂
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