Cheesy mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, parmesan, and broccoli.
There’s something wonderfully comforting aboutmacaroni and cheese, isn’t there?
This mac-n-cheese casserole is everything a mac cheese should berich and cheesyand includes a healthy sprinkling of broccoli florets.
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Broccoli has two great lovescheddar and black pepperof which this dish takes full advantage.
It’s like broccoli cheddar soup, but in mac and cheese form.
Rinse quickly in cold water to stop the cooking, drain and set aside.
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While the pasta water is coming to a boil, steam the broccoli.
Put a steamer rack in a pot with an inch of water.
Bring to a boil.
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Add the broccoli florets, sprinkle with a little salt, and cover.
Steam for 4 minutes.
Then remove the broccoli from the pot to a bowl.
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In a microwave or in a small pot on the stovetop, heat the milk until steamy.
(Preheating the milk saves time in the next step when you are making the bechamel sauce.)
Melt 4 Tbsp butter in a thick-bottomed oven-safe pot on medium high heat.
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When the butter is melted and starts to foam sprinkle with 3 Tbsp of flour.
Lower the heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour in the hot milk and whisk vigorously to combine, breaking up any clumps of flour.
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Whisk in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar and the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the broccoli and the pasta until well combined.
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Add more salt and pepper to taste.
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