Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
By Anna N. and J B. from Lehman Intermediate School, Dingmans Ferry, PA.
Description
This is a creamy, satisfying side dish that has all the goodness of grandma's home made Macaroni and cheese with the added color and vibrancy of the broccoli.The crumb topping adds a nice contrast to this rich pasta dish.
Yum!
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup
| Calories | 189.6 |
| From Fat | 7.9% |
| From Saturated Fat | 3.5% |
| From Sugar | 2.7% |
| Sodium | 359.3mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| whole wheat rotini pasta | oz/4.8 | lbs/2.5 |
| frozen, chopped broccoli | oz/6 | lbs/3.13 |
| low-fat milk | oz/8.4 | cups/8.75 |
| flour | tsp/5.4 | tbsp/15 |
| salt | tsp/.3 | tsp/2.5 |
| garlic powder | tsp/.2 | tsp/1.66 |
| ground black pepper | tsp/.15 | tsp/1.25 |
| shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese | oz/3.6 | cups/3.75 |
| grated Parmesan cheese | oz/1.2 | cups/1.25 |
| Dijon mustard | tsp/.15 | tsp/1.25 |
| Italian seasoned breadcrumbs | cup/.2 | cups/1.66 |
| tablespoons melted margarine | tsp/3.6 | tbsp/10 |
Preparation
Bring a 1 quart pot of water to a boil for 6 servings or 12-15 quarts of water for 50 servings. Add 2 Tablespoons salt (or 10 Tablespoons for 50 servings) and cook pasta for 3 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are al dente. 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat 1 ½ cups milk or (12 ½ cups for 50 servings) in another pot over medium-high heat until just simmering.
Whisk the remaining milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.
Drain the pasta and broccoli and toss it with the cheese sauce. In a large bowl.
Pour into a greased 7”X 11”, 2 quart casserole dish for 6 servings (or in a 4” deep 15 quart hotel pan for 50 servings) and top with the breadcrumbs and melted margarine.
Bake 20 minute
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