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Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese




Source of Recipe


Southern Living






Recipe Introduction


Stir in chopped cooked chicken if you want some meat in this dish.





List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup butter, divided
  
• 2 T flour
  
• 2 cups milk
  
• 1 (8 oz) pkg shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen broccoli, thawed and coarsely chopped
  
• 8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
  
• 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Melt 2 T butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
   
2. Whisk in milk gradually; cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mxiture thickens. Remove from heat. Add shredded cheese, salt and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in broccoli and pasta. Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 T butter.
   
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 to 8 servings