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A black bowl with Cheddar Broccoli mac and cheese in it.
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Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

This delicious Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe is a creamy and delicious macaroni and cheese recipe that is loaded with broccoli florets and tender pipe rigate pasta all in a creamy cheese sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 852kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. In the last 5 minutes, add broccoli to pasta. Drain and return to pan. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onions and carrots and sauté until onions are translucent and tender.
  • Make a roux by sprinkling flour over the onions and carrots. Stir and cook flour for 2-3 minutes,
  • Slowly pour milk, heavy cream, vegetable broth, stir and then add garlic powder, Slap Ya Mama, ground mustard, turmeric and black pepper into pan, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Reduce to low and let sauce thicken, stirring frequently.
  • Once sauce has thickened, remove from heat, add both types of cheese, stir until combined then add broccoli and pasta to pan. Stir until combined and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 852kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5785IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 591mg | Iron: 2mg