Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

This recipe is a twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. Butter is melted in a skillet before adding garlic and shallots. Then flour is whisked in before adding milk, half-n-half and Dijon mustard. The sauce is cooked for a few minutes to thicken. Next cooked pasta, broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese are added to the sauce. Once the cheese is melted, this pasta dish is ready to serve.

Course Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

8 oz medium pasta shells
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 shallot minced
2 tbsp flour
1 ⅓ cup whole milk
1 cup half and half
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt / pepper
3 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
6 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

In boiling water, cook pasta; drain well.
Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, half-n-half and Dijon mustard until slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. If too thick, add more milk as needed, season with salt and pepper.
Stir in pasta, broccoli and cheese until well combined, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve immediately.