HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Whole wheat pasta and lots of fresh broccoli add a little wholesomeness to this classically indulgent comfort food.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper
8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
½ cup fine dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
  • Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to the saucepan and set aside.
  • Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter in a large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta and broccoli and stir until well combined.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the buttery bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until bubbly and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Colleen Rather
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I highly recommend this mac and cheese casserole. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that everyone will love.


Jorge Montoya
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


leghari production
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I love this casserole because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


shamrat chowdhury
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This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Robel Hd1233
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for potlucks or parties.


Astrid Quinonez
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This mac and cheese casserole is a must-try! It's cheesy, creamy, and has the perfect amount of crunch.


Md Tamjid
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I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Anas Ahammed Robel
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This is the best mac and cheese casserole I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Precious P.
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This mac and cheese casserole is so cheesy and delicious! I love the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Lisa Chambers
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


utshob ahmed
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahi Ali
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I really liked this casserole. It was cheesy and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Zia Sipra
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My kids loved this mac and cheese casserole! They said it was the best mac and cheese they've ever had.


Jawad Haydar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


SA STUDIO
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Gift Mambwe
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I made this mac and cheese casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Codey Gallup
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This mac and cheese casserole was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.