Broccoli Mac – Lazy Delicious

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson in the late 18th century.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Broccoli Mac – Lazy Delicious

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Broccoli Florets
• 1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Add the broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and broccoli with the cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious Broccoli Mac!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 14g29%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.