Comfort food lovers, rejoice! Broccoli mac cheese bake is a casserole dish that combines two classic dishes, macaroni and cheese and broccoli, into one delicious and satisfying meal. It is a perfect dish for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli florets, and perfectly cooked macaroni makes this dish a hit with people of all ages. With a variety of recipe options available, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, there is a broccoli mac cheese bake recipe out there that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE BAKE
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
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.
BACON-BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE
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
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
CHEESY BROCCOLI MACARONI
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
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.
MAC AND CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI
Make this satisfying side with two ingredients in 10 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook macaroni as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on box.
- Stir broccoli with cheese sauce into macaroni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 2/3 Cup, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 5 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE
This is a great casserole that I threw together one day when a friend requested Broccoli au Gratin for her birthday dinner. This is a great idea for those who aren't big fans of bread crumbs. Also, the eggs can be taken out for a great sauce and using skim milk and fat-free cheese works well, too. It's basically a great recipe that can be easily altered according to taste. Enjoy!
Provided by Leslie A.
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Broccoli Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 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.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour; cook until bubbly. Stir in onion and gradually add milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and eggs; mix well. Combine mixture with broccoli and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 284.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Broccoli and cheese, long a staple in so many dinner recipes, have paired off to make this guaranteed family-pleaser: Broccoli Mac and Cheese Casserole!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
- Drain macaroni. Add to VELVEETA sauce along with the broccoli and 1/2 cup cheddar; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Top with onions.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 19 g
MACARONI & CHEESE BROCCOLI BAKE
Make and share this Macaroni & Cheese Broccoli Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by the80srule
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Boil about 2 quarts of salted water in a pot, and cook the macaroni for 4 minutes. Add the frozen broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes.
- If you're like me and get absentminded of what's in your freezer and how long it's been in there thus your broccoli is REALLY freezer-burnt, throw it in the pot when you put the macaroni inches Make sure it's a big enough pot.
- When they're all done cooking, remove and drain the macaroni and broccoli. Put them into a 2.5-quart baking dish, mixing well.
- Pour the milk into the pot and let it come to a low boil. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- While waiting for the milk to heat up, combine the sour cream, tablespoon of milk, flour, and spices in another bowl to make a paste.
- Add this paste to the boiled milk, and stir thoroughly.
- When the mixture becomes thick, add 3/4 cup of cheese and it should melt on impact. Stir again to fully incorporate the cheese.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and broccoli, blending well. Top evenly with the 1 1/4 cups cheese.
- For the panko topping, melt the butter in a frying pan or saucepan and toss with the panko flakes until nice and toasty. Put over the cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.3, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 676.9, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 33.7
BROCCOLI CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE W/ BROCCOLI
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
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
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
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!
Tips:
- Choose the right type of macaroni. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for mac and cheese, but you can also use other shapes, such as shells, penne, or rotini. Just make sure that the macaroni is cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or experiment with other types of cheese, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or Gouda.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. It will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin or runny.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of mustard powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. Broccoli should be cooked just until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Serve immediately. Mac and cheese is best served hot and fresh out of the oven. You can also make it ahead of time and reheat it in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Broccoli mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a broccoli mac and cheese that is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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