Name: One Pot Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. fresh or frozen bite-sized broccoli florets -; 1 lb. elbow macaroni -; 1 c. milk -; 1/2 c. half-and-half -; 6 tbsp. butter -; 1 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. white pepper -; 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning -; 2 tsp. all-purpose flour -; 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar -; 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese -; 1 c. shredded Muenster cheese -

Ingredients for - One Pot Broccoli Mac & Cheese

1. Kosher salt

2. 1 lb. fresh or frozen bite-sized broccoli florets

3. 1 lb. elbow macaroni

4. 1 c. milk

5. 1/2 c. half-and-half

6. 6 tbsp. butter

7. 1 tsp. garlic powder

8. 1/2 tsp. white pepper

9. 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning

10. 2 tsp. all-purpose flour

11. 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar

12. 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

13. 1 c. shredded Muenster cheese

How to cook deliciously - One Pot Broccoli Mac & Cheese

1 . Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water over medium heat, blanch fresh or frozen broccoli until bright green, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove broccoli with a sieve or spider and set aside.

2 . Stage

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and return to pot.

3 . Stage

Heat the milk and half and half in the microwave, checking every 30 seconds, until almost scalded, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.

4 . Stage

Return pot with cooked pasta to medium heat, then add the butter and spices. Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour, then add milk and cheese while stirring. Stir in half the pasta water, then keep stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy and thick. Stir in reserved broccoli, and add in more pasta water if needed.