One Pot White Cheddar Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 8 oz white cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 8 oz macaroni noodles (cooked)

Steps

1. 1

   Place a pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux.

2. 2

   Slowly pour in the milk and half and half, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth consistency.

3. 3

   Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the shredded white cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.

5. 5

   Fold in the broccoli florets and the cooked macaroni noodles.

6. 6

   Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender.

Notes

The author suggests adding chicken or steak for extra protein. For a true one-pot experience, you can cook the noodles in the sauce by adding extra liquid, though the transcript mentions using 'cooked noodles'.

Nutrition per serving

• mac and cheese
• broccoli
• white cheddar
• one-pot
• vegetarian
• quick meal
• dinner
• comfort food