Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (1%, low fat)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.
- Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.
- While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir thoroughly.
- Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the macaroni.
- Add the cheese and pepper.
- Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly.
- Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition
| Calories | 287 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 274 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis