Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

There’s something wonderfully comforting about macaroni and cheese, isn’t there? Especially in the dead of winter when you are looking for excuses not to venture outside your house into the cold.

This mac-n-cheese casserole is everything a mac cheese should be—rich and cheesy—and includes a healthy sprinkling of broccoli florets.

Broccoli has two great loves—cheddar and black pepper—of which this dish takes full advantage. It’s like broccoli cheddar soup, but in mac cheese form. Enjoy!

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

For vegetarian option omit the Worcestershire sauce or use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and use vegetarian Parmesan.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
• Salt
• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 3 cups milk (low fat or whole)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces), divided 1 1/2 cups and 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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