Geeze Louise Broccoli Mac & Cheese
By Betsy K. and Ellyn L. from Quaker Valley Middle School, Sewickley, PA.
Description
Thick and creamy, this main dish mac ‘n cheese is a no-brainer: kids get the delicious and healthy version of America’s favorite comfort food without a blue box, neon cheese powder, or stick of butter in sight. “This mac ‘n cheese is really cheesy!” –Emily K.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 6 oz
| Calories | 307 |
| From Fat | 20.75% |
| From Saturated Fat | 9.94% |
| From Sugar | 9.7% |
| Sodium | 482mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked | 8 oz | 4 lbs +2 2/3 oz |
| Broth, Chicken, low sodium | 2 qt | 4 gal |
| Great Northern Beans | 9 0z | 4 lbs + 11 oz |
| Skim Milk | 1 cup | 1/2 gal + 1/4 cup |
| Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese | 6 oz | 3 lbs + 2 oz |
| Broccoli Florets | 1 3/4 cup | 3 qts +2 1/2 cups |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp | 2 1/8 tsp |
| Garlic Powder | 1/2 tsp | 1 tbsp + 1 1/8 tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 tsp | 1 tbsp + 1 1/8 tsp |
Preparation
Follow proper handwashing procedures as indicated below:
Wet hands and forearms with warm, running water at least 100 degrees F and apply soap. Scrub lathered hands and forearms, under fingernails, and between fingers for at least 10-15 seconds. Rinse thoroughly under warm running water for 5-10 seconds. Dry hands and forearms thoroughly with single- use paper towels. Turn off water using paper towels. Use paper towel to open door when exiting the restroom.
To Prepare:
Drain and rinse beans. Puree beans with just enough chicken broth to form a smooth consistency.
Cook pasta in boiling water until tender. Combine milk, cheese and seasonings in a separate stockpot. Melt over medium heat until smooth and creamy. Add bean puree and combine. If sauce is too thick, ladle a couple ounces of pasta liquid in to thin to right consistency. Steam broccoli until tender. Drain pasta and broccoli and combine with cheese sauce.
Heat to 165 degrees F and hot hold at greater than 135 degrees F.
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