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How to Make Easy Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

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

Keywords: Mac and Cheese with Broccoli