Description
Decadent cheddar and gruyere macaroni & cheese with roasted broccoli. Great as a side dish or as a main course!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese
- 1 cup gruyere cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli starts to take on a light golden color.
- While the broccoli is roasting, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and boil it for 6 minutes. You don’t want to cook it all the way since it will finish cooking in the oven after it’s been combined with the cheese. Drain and set aside.
- Grate the cheddar and gruyere cheeses into a large bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top of the grated cheese and toss to combine.,
- In a large pan (I used a 3.5-quart pan), melt the butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once melted slowly whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour. Cook the butter and flour for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Slowly add in the milk and cream, about a cup at a time, while whisking continuously. Once all the milk and cream is added, turn up the heat and bring it to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Turn off the heat and add all but 1/4 cup of the cheese in, one handful at a time, while whisking. Once the cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth, stir in the chopped parsley.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Finally, add the roasted broccoli and stir. Pour the macaroni and cheese into an 8×8 square baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over the top. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until the cheese has melted on top.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 842
- Sugar: 9.2g
- Sodium: 476.7mg
- Fat: 55.1g
- Saturated Fat: 29.7mg
- Unsaturated Fat: 21.1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60.2g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30.3g
- Cholesterol: 145.1mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese recipe, macaroni and cheese with broccoli