Best 7 All In One Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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"All in one broccoli macaroni and cheese" is a delectable and convenient dish that combines the rich flavors of macaroni and cheese with the health benefits of broccoli. Often made in a single pot or skillet, this dish features tender macaroni, melted cheese, and florets of broccoli, resulting in a creamy, flavorful, and nutritious meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a comforting side dish, or a crowd-pleasing casserole, this article will guide you through finding the best recipes for "all in one broccoli macaroni and cheese" that cater to your taste preferences, dietary needs, and cooking skills.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 head broccoli, stalks largely removed, broken into very small florets
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup cubed processed cheese, such as Velveeta
1 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until still firm. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the celery, broccoli and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mash some of the broccoli. Sprinkle on the flour and dry mustard and stir to coat the vegetables. Pour in the milk, broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, to allow it to warm up.
  • Add the Cheddar, processed cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and some salt and pepper and stir to melt the cheese. Add the macaroni and stir. Taste and check for seasoning. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Combine the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan in a small bowl and sprinkle over the dish. Bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes.

QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE



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This recipe is great for just-getting-started-cooks.

Provided by KGASKINS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
  • Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE BAKE



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My husband made a version of this casserole for me on our first date. Over the 11 years we've been married, we've made several changes to the ingredients and now it's even better than the original. -Lisa DeMarsh, Mount Solon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crushed cornbread-flavored crackers (about 6 crackers)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes; drain. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt until smooth; gradually stir in evaporated milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups cheese., Place half of the macaroni and broccoli in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ALL-IN-ONE BROCCOLI MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is a quick meal I make sometimes after work, when it's just me. Nothing fancy or gormet, just plain comfort food. I sometimes stir in a handful of grated cheddar or italian blend cheese at the end to give it a little extra cheesiness!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup skim milk
1 cup water
1 (7 1/2 ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix
3 cups frozen broccoli, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and milk barely to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add macaroni, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add thawed broccoli and cover.
  • Simmer for another 3-4 more minutes, or until liquid is almost absorbed, and broccoli is heated through.
  • Add cheese sauce mix and butter, and stir until well blended.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in grated cheese, if using, until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 496, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 13.7

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE W/ BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Baked Macaroni and Cheese W/ Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hayleyerin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray, 2 sprays
12 ounces uncooked pasta (preferrably whole wheat, about 2 1/2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water
10 ounces broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. 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 (wipe clean if necessary), 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 crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. (5 WW Points/ serving).

ONE-POT BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE



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In the time it takes to make boxed macaroni and cheese, you can have a homemade version that's creamy with lots of sharp Cheddar, studded with broccoli and doesn't require making a roux. Instead, the sauce is thickened by the pasta's starch: As the noodles cook in milk, the milk thickens to the consistency of cream and the pasta absorbs the seasonings. Here, that's garlic powder, but you could also use mustard powder, ground cayenne or grated nutmeg like in traditional mac and cheese. The broccoli pieces end up soft and sweet, but if you want more bite, add them halfway through cooking.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 pound broccoli, stem and florets coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (about 2 cups)
Black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot or skillet, combine the macaroni, broccoli, milk, salt and garlic powder. Add 3 cups of water, and stir to combine. (The pasta may not be fully submerged. That's OK!) Bring to an active simmer over medium-high. Reduce the heat to medium to gently simmer. Cook, stirring often to ensure even cooking and to keep things from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the pasta is tender, and the liquid resembles heavy cream and coats the noodles, 8 to 12 minutes. If the liquid evaporates so much that you don't see any between noodles, add 1/2 cup water. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Eat!

CHEESY BROCCOLI MACARONI



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You'll need just four ingredients to fix this macaroni and cheese that gets extra flavor from broccoli and bacon. "It's a quick and easy dish, and it makes a nice lunch or side dish for supper," assures Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook broccoli according to package directions until crisp-tender; drain. Add the cheese; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. , Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamier macaroni and cheese, use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, add a teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder.
  • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the macaroni and cheese before baking.
  • For a healthier version of the dish, use whole wheat macaroni and low-fat cheese.
  • To make the dish more kid-friendly, add some cooked broccoli florets or diced carrots.

Conclusion:

One-pot broccoli macaroni and cheese is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this one-pot broccoli macaroni and cheese a try.

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