Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Name: Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni (cooked to package directions for al dente (use other tube-shaped or spiral pasta, if desired)); 8 ounces Broccoli Florets (cut into bite sized pieces, steamed to desired doneness, and drained); 4 tablespoons Butter; 4 tablespoons Flour; 4 cups Milk (whole milk and 2% milk work well); 1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1-2 tablespoons for the pasta water and extra at the end if needed); ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; ¼ teaspoon Mustard Powder; ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder; ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder; 12 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese (hand shredded works best (we used medium cheddar))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Broccoli mac and cheese is a creamy stovetop recipe made with tender broccoli and a homemade cheddar cheese sauce. Easy enough for weeknights and delicious as a main dish or side.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:16:34 GMT