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a bowl of one pot broccoli mac and cheese
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5 from 16 votes

One Pot Mac and Cheese

This macaroni and cheese tastes better than the box, and is just as easy! Perfect for picky eaters!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, meal prep
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 15 minute dinner, easy dinner, easy dinner recipe, healthy pasta recipe, meatless pasta, meatless pasta recipe, no boil pasta, one pot dinner, one pot pasta, one pot pasta recipe, one pot recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or broth of choice
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup monterrey jack cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Add pasta, broth, garlic, broccoli, and seasonings. Stir. Bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
    16 ounces uncooked pasta, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or broth of choice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 cups broccoli florets, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Add cheese, heavy cream remaning ingredients and stir until nice and creamy. Add a splash of milk if you like it creamier. Option: Feel free to broil in the oven for a few minutes to crisp the top!
    1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup monterrey jack cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg