Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli


This casserole dish hits the spot when you are in the mood for some comfort food. serve right away for the best flavor and texture.

Steps


Preheat oven to 375f.
Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions , adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done.
Drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
Meanwhile , in a large saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.
Add bread crumbs and cook , stirring often , until light golden , about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese and set aside.
In same saucepan , whisk together milk and flour until blended.
Add onion.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat , whisking frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened , about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese , mustard , salt , pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
Pour over cooked , drained pasta and broccoli.
Toss to mix and coat.
Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread cr.

Ingredients


pasta, table salt, broccoli, butter, fresh breadcrumb, parmesan cheese, skim milk, all-purpose flour, diced onion, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, black pepper