Mac 'n' Cheese - pasta with broccoli and cheese

Votes: 1

Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Mac 'n' Cheese (also known as Macaroni and Cheese) is an American classic. The dish consists of macaroni horns in a cheese sauce, baked in a casserole under a crispy crust of breadcrumbs and melted cheese. It's a simple and filling casserole that's loved by both kids and adults. To add more flavor, make the casserole sauce with broccoli, celery, and three types of cheese: cheddar, Parmesan, and processed cheese. This mixture will give the dish a more delicate and creamy texture. Stir in the partially cooked macaroni, place it in the casserole, sprinkle with additional cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs crisp up.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

4 tbsp (60 g) salted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
450 g of pasta
1 stalk of celery, finely diced
Half a head of broccoli, cut off the large stems, divide the head into small florets
Half a medium onion, finely diced
2 tbsp. flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup light cream
2.5 cups grated sharp cheddar
1 cup diced processed cheese, such as Velveeta
1 tbsp. grated parmesan
0.5 cups breadcrumbs

Ingredient Substitution Suggestions

We recommend

Recipes with similar ingredients: butter, pasta, celery, broccoli cabbage, onions, premium flour, mustard powder, milk, bouillon, cream, cheddar cheese, processed cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs

Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a baking dish with butter.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, broccoli, and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 4-5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the broccoli. Sprinkle with flour and dry mustard and stir to coat. Pour in the milk, broth, and light cream and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Add the cheddar, processed cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, and some salt and pepper and stir to melt the cheese. Add the pasta and stir. Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs Add the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Categories:

recipe / Main courses / Pasta / Vegetables and mushrooms / Eggs and dairy products / Casseroles / American cuisine / Ree Drummond

Similar recipes