Best 6 Broccoli Mac And Cheese With Bacon And Potato Nugget Topping Recipes

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Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Potato Nugget Topping is a comfort food classic that will give you flavors in every bite. This delicious meal features an epic trio of creamy mac and cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy potato nuggets, all combined into one amazing dish. With its decadent cheese sauce, tender broccoli, and the perfect crispy topping, it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal, a potluck, or even a special occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND POTATO NUGGET TOPPING



Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Potato Nugget Topping image

I was feeling adventurous one day and wanted to try a non ooey and gooey kind of mac and cheese. This dish bakes up to be light and airy. Good way to add some veggies for the picky eaters in your family. You can also make it lower in fat by using skim milk and low fat cheeses. If you're feeling adventurous, there are many other things you could toss in here such as ham-diced and browned, left over sliced chicken, more potato nuggets or more bacon, spinach, or other veggies hanging out in the fridge that need to be used up.

Provided by Cookin' Care!

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon
2 teaspoons butter
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
20 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, and milk in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the broccoli mixture and half of the potato nuggets. Place macaroni into the baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the pasta, mixing well. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, bacon, and potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 655.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BROCCOLI AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
8 ounces cavatappi or other corkscrew pasta
4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices Canadian bacon (about 4 ounces), chopped
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 cup 2% milk
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve the drippings in the pan.
  • Add the scallion whites, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the saucepan. Cook until slightly softened, 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and mustard; cook, whisking, until the flour is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheeses; cook, whisking, until creamy, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir the pasta, broccoli and Canadian bacon into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 60 milligrams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams

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.

BACON-BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE



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Take normal mac and cheese to the next level with steamed broccoli, crispy bacon and Gouda and cheddar cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (1 lb) elbow macaroni (about 6 cups)
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
8 slices bacon
1/2 cup sliced shallots
6 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups milk
12 oz white Cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups)
8 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (2 cups)
20 round buttery crackers, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on package.
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook shallots in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat. Add 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese and the Gouda cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and broccoli and crumbled bacon. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed crackers and remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg

BACON, POTATO & BROCCOLI



Bacon, Potato & Broccoli image

In my book, you cannot go wrong with bacon, potatoes or broccoli. I saw this recipe being made on a television cooking show in the 80's and adjusted to an easier version.

Provided by Chef MSMomma

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bacon
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 head broccoli
1 small onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheese (prefer Velveeta)

Steps:

  • Fry 5 slices of bacon. Remove bacon. In remaining bacon grease, fry potatoes, broccoli, and onion until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, salt and cheese. Heat until cheese melts. If you choose to use cheddar cheese 1-cup of milk needs to be added to the sauce or it will be too thick.
  • In a greased casserole dish, mix vegetable, crumbled bacon, salt and pepper. Pour cheese sauce ontop. .
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 1043.7, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 13.2

BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND POTATO NUGGET TOPPING



Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Potato Nugget Topping image

I was feeling adventurous one day and wanted to try a non ooey and gooey kind of mac and cheese. This dish bakes up to be light and airy. Good way to add some veggies for the picky eaters in your family. You can also make it lower in fat by using skim milk and low fat cheeses. If you're feeling adventurous, there are many other things you could toss in here such as ham-diced and browned, left over sliced chicken, more potato nuggets or more bacon, spinach, or other veggies hanging out in the fridge that need to be used up.

Provided by Cookin' Care!

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon
2 teaspoons butter
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
20 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, and milk in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the broccoli mixture and half of the potato nuggets. Place macaroni into the baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the pasta, mixing well. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, bacon, and potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 655.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon will make all the difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you bake it.
  • Make a creamy cheese sauce: Use a combination of milk, butter, and flour to create a smooth and flavorful sauce.
  • Add plenty of cheese: Don't be shy with the cheese! The more cheese you add, the better your mac and cheese will be.
  • Top it with something crunchy: Panko breadcrumbs, crushed potato chips, or even bacon bits will add a nice textural contrast to the creamy mac and cheese.

Conclusion:

Broccoli mac and cheese with bacon and potato nugget topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and crunchy potato topping, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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