White Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
Ditch the boxed stuff and make White Mac and Cheese from scratch. It's easy, so creamy, and totally delicious! Plus, the addition of broccoli adds some extra nutrients.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cup half and half
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ lb macaroni pasta
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- To a large skillet or pot over medium heat add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add in the garlic and stir for about 15 seconds or until it’s fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth, half and half, heavy cream, pasta, and seasonings. Stir well, and bring up to a simmer.
- Once simmering, cover with a lid and let simmer for about 3 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and continue to let simmer, covered, for an additional 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let the cheese melt and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1973IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 2mg
