White Cheddar Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Name: White Cheddar Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces short pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed ); 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups half & half (substitute whole milk); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional ); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 8 ounces white cheddar cheese (shredded*)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This stovetop white cheddar broccoli mac & cheese is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender broccoli! It's an easy, kid-friendly, weeknight meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:32:14 GMT