By Christyna Mangum
Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
9 steps
Cook:45min
Chef’s Notes
Use any veggies you like. Try using 1½ cups chopped tomatoes, steamed cauliflower, or cooked peas or spinach instead of broccoli.
For a heartier version, in step 8 add 1 (12-ounce) can tuna, packed in water, drained. Or, add cubed and cooked chicken pieces.
For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon dried thyme or any herbs and spices you like. Mix into the sauce with the salt and pepper.
Use other whole wheat pasta, like penne or shells, instead of macaroni.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:02:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories166 kcal (8%)
Total Fat5.5 g (8%)
Carbs23.7 g (9%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein7.3 g (15%)
Sodium159.8 mg (8%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
16 servings
1 headbroccoli
small
5 ouncescheddar cheese
or monterey jack
1 x 16 ouncewhole wheat macaroni
1 ½ cupsnonfat milk
1 ½ tablespoonsunsalted butter
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
½ teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonground black pepper
4 tablespoonslight cream cheese
Materials
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse and chop broccoli.
Step 2
Grate cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 3
In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli and just enough water to cover half way. Heat in microwave until bright green and tender, about 6–8 minutes.
Step 4
Cook pasta following package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside. While pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce.
Step 5
In a small pot over medium heat, heat milk. When hot, remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
Step 6
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour. Whisk with a fork, stirring constantly.
Step 7
Slowly add the warm milk. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens. Sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 8
Stir in salt and black pepper. Add cream cheese, grated cheese, and broccoli. Stir until grated cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
Step 9
Add macaroni to cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
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