Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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charisstoma Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli_cheddar_mac_and_cheese/
Cheesy mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, parmesan, and broccoli.
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
4 qt water
2 Tbsp Salt
4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour (whole wheat flour gives a heartier flavor)
3 cups milk (low fat or whole) pre-heated
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
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces less 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
The pasta:
Boil 4 qts water with 2 Tbsp salt, add pasta and cook uncovered at a rolling boil for 2 minutes less than the time given on the pasta package instructions until al dente. (Pasta will continue to cook with the cheese mixture.) Rinse quickly in cold water to stop the cooking, drain and set aside.
Steam the broccoli while the pasta water is coming to a boil: (MICROWAVE maybe)
Bring a pot with an inch of water to boil.
Add the broccoli, sprinkle with some salt, and cover.
Steam for 4 minutes.
Remove the broccoli to a bowl.
Heat the milk:
In a microwave or stovetop, heat the milk until steamy. (Preheating the milk decreases time in the next step.)
Preheat oven broiler at 500°F.
Make roux with butter and flour:
Melt 4 Tbsp butter on medium high heat.
When the butter starts to foam sprinkle with 3 Tbsp of flour.
Whisk to combine.
Decrease heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add milk and spices to roux:
Pour in the hot milk and whisk vigorously to combine, breaking up any clumps of flour.
Decrease heat to medium low and let cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Stir in the dry mustard, paprika, nutmeg, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Whisk in cheeses:
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.*
Add broccoli & Pasta:
Stir until completely combined.
*Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese on top.
Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. (omit if you want to microwave)
Add more salt and pepper to taste.
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli_cheddar_mac_and_cheese/
Cheesy mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, parmesan, and broccoli.
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
4 qt water
2 Tbsp Salt
4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour (whole wheat flour gives a heartier flavor)
3 cups milk (low fat or whole) pre-heated
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
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces less 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
The pasta:
Boil 4 qts water with 2 Tbsp salt, add pasta and cook uncovered at a rolling boil for 2 minutes less than the time given on the pasta package instructions until al dente. (Pasta will continue to cook with the cheese mixture.) Rinse quickly in cold water to stop the cooking, drain and set aside.
Steam the broccoli while the pasta water is coming to a boil: (MICROWAVE maybe)
Bring a pot with an inch of water to boil.
Add the broccoli, sprinkle with some salt, and cover.
Steam for 4 minutes.
Remove the broccoli to a bowl.
Heat the milk:
In a microwave or stovetop, heat the milk until steamy. (Preheating the milk decreases time in the next step.)
Preheat oven broiler at 500°F.
Make roux with butter and flour:
Melt 4 Tbsp butter on medium high heat.
When the butter starts to foam sprinkle with 3 Tbsp of flour.
Whisk to combine.
Decrease heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add milk and spices to roux:
Pour in the hot milk and whisk vigorously to combine, breaking up any clumps of flour.
Decrease heat to medium low and let cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Stir in the dry mustard, paprika, nutmeg, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Whisk in cheeses:
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.*
Add broccoli & Pasta:
Stir until completely combined.
*Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese on top.
Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. (omit if you want to microwave)
Add more salt and pepper to taste.
