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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Cathy Kirkham
Dinner
A delicious one pan meal, nice served with a salad on the side. Great with 2 cups cooked chicken added in. I have also added sautéed onions, but it's optional for this recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried pasta
- 1 1/2 c each broccoli and cauliflower florets
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 c flour
- 2 c milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 c grated cheddar
- salt and pepper to taste
TOPPING
- 1/2 c Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli and cauliflower during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain and let cool.
Melt butter, add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in milk, cook for 2-4 minutes, whisking the whole time. Add cheese, stir until melted, stir in the dijon mustard, season to taste. Add to cooked pasta and vegetables. Spoon into a baking dish or sheet pan.
Combine topping ingredients, spoon over pasta. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes. Serve.
