Best 9 Broccoli Cheddar Mac N Cheese Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the irresistible allure of mac n cheese. Its creamy, cheesy goodness is a universal crowd-pleaser, satisfying taste buds of all ages. However, when you add the vibrant flavor of broccoli and the sharpness of cheddar cheese, you elevate this classic to a whole new level of deliciousness. Introducing the broccoli cheddar mac n cheese recipe by Tasty, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds into a symphony of flavors. Get ready to embark on a taste-bud tantalizing journey as we uncover the secrets behind this delectable dish, leaving you with a recipe that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE



Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
4 cups freshly grated mild Cheddar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground yellow mustard
4 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
10 round butter crackers, hand crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and reserve.
  • Add the butter to a medium Dutch oven and melt over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and keep whisking until roux is a light brown color, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking, until it thickens. Stir in the cheese, garlic powder, cayenne, ground mustard and some salt until cheese is melted. Fold in the broccoli and the drained pasta and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the top. Broil, watching carefully, until golden brown on top, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top.

BROCCOLI CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE



Broccoli Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese image

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.

MACARONI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE



Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings, 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
3 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
Salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it

Steps:

  • Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a flameproof baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.

ONE-POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli, butter, onion, flour, half & half, vegetable stock, shredded carrots, salt, pepper, nutmeg, grated cheddar cheese

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 heads broccoli, chopped
¼ cup butter
½ onion, diced
¼ cup flour
2 cups half & half
2 cups vegetable stock
½ cup shredded carrots
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Trim the stems off the broccoli heads and chop into small florets.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter and onion and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and stir until the mixture lightly browns. Stir in the half-and-half and mix until the contents reach a simmer. Turn the heat to low and add the stock. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix in the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until it melts and combines with the other ingredients.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1057 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 15 grams

HEALTHY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Tots Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, fresh chives, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, egg

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Sides

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup fresh chives, chopped
⅔ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg

Steps:

  • Grate the broccoli with a coarse cheese grater.
  • Transfer the grated bits to a medium bowl and season with a ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Mix the broccoli until well incorporated.
  • Let the broccoli sit for 20 minutes until the salt has drawn out some of the moisture.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pour the broccoli into a clean kitchen towel and twist to strain as much liquid as you can.
  • Place the grated broccoli back into a bowl and mix with the breadcrumbs, chives, cheddar, garlic, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and egg, and mix until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into 15 even sized tots and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, flipping each halfway through.
  • Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESY GARLIC BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Garlic Broccoli Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, pepper

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 crowns broccoli
1 ¾ cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Spread out broccoli in a medium rectangular casserole dish.
  • Stir the garlic and cheddar cheese together in a separate bowl.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over broccoli and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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!

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE



Broccoli and Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese image

Provided by Eric Greenspan

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 ounces elbow macaroni
3 cups cauliflower florets
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spray the cut sides of the squash with nonstick cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven until fork tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
  • Toss the broccoli with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and switch the oven to broil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cauliflower and cook until both are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Pour into a small heatproof bowl; add the panko, Parmesan and thyme. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Pour the vegetable broth into the same small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Transfer to a blender. Scoop the squash flesh into the blender. Add the Cheddar, feta, yogurt, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Carefully blend until smooth. Pour over the macaroni and cauliflower in the large bowl.
  • Add the roasted broccoli to the large bowl and toss with the sauce, pasta and cauliflower until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, cover with the breadcrumbs and broil until browned, about 10 minutes.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mac 'n' cheese, broccoli, grated cheddar cheese, pepper

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box mac 'n' cheese
1 cup broccoli, cooked
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 box of Mac 'N' Cheese according to instructions on box.
  • Add cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and pepper stir until fully incorporated.
  • Top with desired garnish. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a cheese that is sharp and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the best choice for this dish.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. You may need to add more milk or cream to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Add the broccoli at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve its鮮豔色澤 and crunch.
  • Serve the mac and cheese immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheddar mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a quick and easy dish to make, and it is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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