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)
Steps
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 287 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 274 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Calcium | 292 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli. Recipe source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.