Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 c. butter or possibly margarine divided
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. lowfat milk
  • 1 pkt shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (8 ounce)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp grnd red pepper
  • 1 pkt frzn broccoli - (10 ounce) thawed, and coarsely minced
  • 8 ounce elbow macaroni cooked
  • 1/4 c. fine dry breadcrumbs (or possibly 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese)

Directions

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in all-purpose flour; cook, whisking constantly, 2 min.
  2. Whisk in lowfat milk gradually; cook, whisking constantly, 5 min or possibly till mix thickens. Remove from heat. Add in shredded cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring till cheese melts. Stir in broccoli and pasta.
  3. Pour into a lightly greased 11- by 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min.
  5. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
  6. To Lighten: Substitute equal portions reduced-calorie margarine, 2% reduced-fat lowfat milk, and 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and reduce salt to 1/4 tsp.. Cook as directed, and pour into baking dish. Stir together remaining margarine, melted, and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta mix. Bake as directed, and let stand 5 min before serving.
  7. Comments: Stir in minced cooked chicken if you want some meat in this dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 198g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 291  
Calories from Fat 83 29%
Total Fat 9.53g 12%
Saturated Fat 5.56g 22%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 340mg 14%
Potassium 416mg 12%
Total Carbs 41.65g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 10%
Sugars 6.58g 4%
Protein 10.37g 17%
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