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Mac and cheese family dinner

Mac and Cheese Family Dinner

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bag 12 oz frozen broccoli florets

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted water according to package; drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare broccoli according to package in microwave or on stovetop.
  3. Melt butter in pasta pot over medium; whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk; whisk 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Off heat, stir in cheese until completely melted; add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Return macaroni; stir to coat in sauce.
  7. Serve hot with broccoli alongside or stirred into macaroni if preferred.