Mac and cheese, a classic comfort food, gets a healthy upgrade with the addition of broccoli and tomatoes. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Broccoli and tomatoes add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making this mac and cheese a more balanced and nutritious option. With a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Mac and cheese with broccoli and tomatoes is a perfect combination of cheesy goodness, fresh vegetables, and wholesome ingredients.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
BROCCOLI AND TOMATO BAKE
This dish helps me warm up on a cold winter's day without being too heavy. It was inspired by a dish from my favorite vegetarian cookbook. I eat it with rice and chicken for dinner or a piece of brown bread for lunch.
Provided by Eliot
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, recover, and steam until bright green, 4 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and place in a 8x8 inch baking dish; set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes and green olives into the skillet with the onion and carrot mixture. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until most of the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in the maple syrup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli in the 8x8 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the goat cheese and Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
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.
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.
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!
BAKED TOMATO MAC 'N CHEESE
Watch out! This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe will have you making mac 'n' cheese from scratch instead of from a box forever. You and your family will be enjoying the warm, creamy, cheesy, comfort-foody deliciousness quicker than you think-perfect for a school night! And with the surprise of a bit of Mexican flavor, you'll be number one in their books.
Provided by Diana71
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hunt's
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk milk and flour together in a small bowl.
- Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Pour in milk/flour mixture; stir constantly until thickened. Add most of the cheese, reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle over top before baking. Mix in drained tomatoes, and salsa verde. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Stir in macaroni and thoroughly blend with the sauce.
- Divide among individual serving-sized ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins. Top with remaining cheese. and bake 10 minutes. Place under broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until top is browned.
- Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until tops are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 1086.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES
A quick vegetable side dish using the microwave! From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
- Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
- Stir several times- Drain.
- Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover and microwave to melt cheese.
- Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 132.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.4
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).
BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES
Steps:
- Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut the broccoli stems into 1 1/2-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating. There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
- Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths. Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them. Set the tomato strips aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
- Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 504 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH BROILED TOMATOES
Blistered tomatoes and a crunchy panko topping elevate this three-cheese mac.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Slice tomatoes into thick rounds, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until tomatoes start to brown, about 8 minutes; let cool slightly. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Return empty pot to medium heat and add butter. When butter melts and foams, add flour and whisk until darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard powder and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheese in 3 batches, starting with American. Follow with 2 cups cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan. Whisk to fully combine after adding each cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss pasta with cheese sauce and reserved pasta water. Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix panko with melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup cheddar. Top pasta with broiled tomatoes and panko mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
BROCCOLI-CHEESE MACARONI & CHEESE
Broccoli? What broccoli? With all the cheesy deliciousness in this quick weeknight mac and cheese, they'll hardly notice the you-know-what.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package, adding slaw to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 10 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh broccoli, ripe tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese will make a big difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. You want it to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. A sharp cheddar will give your mac and cheese a lot of flavor.
- Add some extra spices. A pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika can add some extra depth of flavor to your mac and cheese.
- Serve immediately. Mac and cheese is best when it's served hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Mac and cheese with broccoli and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! With a few simple tips, you can make a mac and cheese that is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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