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Broccoli Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Broccoli Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese is made with shell pasta in a rich and creamy sauce with broccoli and carrots.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pot
- saucepan
- whisk
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. (Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the shape and size of your pasta). Once the pasta is cooked drain the water and place the pasta back into the pot.
3
Add the butter to a medium saucepan and melt over medium high heat; then add the chopped broccoli and carrots. Stir for ⏱️ 1 minute; then add the flour and whisk.
butter2 tablespoons
4
Next, add the heavy cream, tabasco, mustard, tomato paste and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens; then add it to the cooked pasta and mix well. (The pasta and sauce will be soupy, but will firm up when baked).
tomato paste1 teaspoon
5
Finally, add the macaroni and cheese to a 2 quart oven safe baking dish and bake for ⏱️ 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
calories
797 kcal
fat Content
58 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
482 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
173 mg
carbohydrate Content
47 g
saturated Fat Content
35 g
unsaturated Fat Content
17 g
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