I love broccoli and I also love macaroni and cheese! This combination makes a killer casserole! I hope you will try it! Enjoy! ~ Mama Peggy
Broccoli Mac & Cheese Bake
I love broccoli and I also love macaroni and cheese! This combination makes a killer casserole! I hope you will try it! Enjoy! ~ Mama Peggy
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup butter ((cubed))
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 cans evaporated milk ((12 oz each))
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided ((about 10 oz))
- ½ cup crushed Zesta wheat crackers ((about 6 crackers))
Cook macaroni according to pkg. directions, adding broccoli the last 5 minutes-drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually stir in evaporated milk.
Bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat, stir in 2 cups cheese.
Place half the macaroni and broccoli in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish or pan.
Top with half of the cheese sauce.
Repeat layers.
Sprinkle with crackers crumbs and remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 -25 minutes or until bubbly!
