Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

25 min · Serves 6

Based on a recipe from Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University and University of California at Davis, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 2 cupsuncooked elbow macaroni
• 59.1 mlflour
• 2 cupslow-fat milk
• 2 cupslow-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2½ mlblack pepper
• 2 cupscooked and chopped broccoli

How to cook it

1. Boil the macaroni according to the package directions.
2. Drain the pasta and put it back into the cooking pot.
3. Toss the flour into the warm pasta and mix well.
4. Pour the milk into the pot while stirring over medium heat.
5. Mix in the shredded cheese and black pepper.
6. Continue stirring over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Fold in the broccoli and heat until everything is hot.
8. Taste the dish and add salt if you prefer.
9. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

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