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How to Make Easy Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

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This easy mac and cheese with broccoli is made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound macaroni shells
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese
  • 12 oz of shredded triple cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 head of broccoli

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni shells. Cook 2 minutes short of the package instructions, adding the broccoli in with 4 minutes remaining.
  2. In a saucepan, bring milk to a simmer, reduce the heat & add the cream cheese. whisk until the cream cheese melts & is fully combined.
  3. Add in the cheese, whisk until melted & is fully combined.
  4. Add in the butter, whisk until it melts & is fully combined.
  5. Season with salt, garlic powder, & lots of pepper. Mix well.
  6. Add your macaroni shells & broccoli into the cheese sauce. Mix together & serve!
  • Author: dinnercult
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes

Find it online: https://dinnercult.com/mac-and-cheese-with-broccoli/