One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac u0026amp; Cheese
This One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac u0026amp; Cheese comes together in 30 minutes and will remind you of childhood mac u0026amp; cheese but a little healthier with added broccoli and much more scrumptious. This Mac u0026amp; Cheese uses simple household ingredients and is super cheesy, creamy, and the perfect easy dinner the whole family will love!
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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Notes
u003cliu003eThis Broccoli Cheddar Mac u0026amp; Cheese will last up to 4 days stored in the fridge. To reheat, microwave on medium with a dash of water and covered so it steams or heat on the stovetop with a dash of water on medium-low until just warmed. u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDepending on the pasta shape you use you may have to adjust the amount of water added. Start by adding 4 cups at the beginning like normal, if you see that all of the water is absorbed and the pasta is too thick by the end of cooking it, add in 1/2 cup of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency. u003c/liu003e
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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