Dinner for 8

Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz high fiber elbows like ronzoni smart taste; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups skim milk; 1 cup fat free chicken broth; 8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar; salt and fresh pepper to taste (optional); 12 oz fresh broccoli florets; 2 tbsp grated parmesan; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; cooking spray

Elbow pasta and broccoli are folded into cheddar sauce, topped with parmesan crumbs, and baked until bubbling.

$0.89per serving $

35 minstart to table

8servings

American Kid-friendly Budget Family Side dishes Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Ingredients

12 oz high fiber elbows like ronzoni smart taste
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth
8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar
salt and fresh pepper to taste (optional)
12 oz fresh broccoli florets
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
cooking spray

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the elbows for 7 minutes, add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes, and drain.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cook the onion for 3 minutes, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth, then fold in the drained pasta and broccoli.
Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with parmesan and bread crumbs, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.