Broccoli mac and cheese recipe: 59 photos
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Here are a few of my favorite ways to upgrade boxed mac and cheese in three ingredients or fewer:
- Broccoli + Shredded Chicken. ...
- Bacon + Peas + Egg. ...
- Garlic + Pickled Jalapeños. ...
- Mushrooms + Thyme + Grated Gruyère. ...
- Pesto + Sun-Dried Tomatoes. ...
- Kimchi + Bacon + Chopped Scallions. ...
- Cherry Tomatoes + Basil + Mozzarella.
Browned butter is the secret ingredient to multi-dimensional flavor in both baked goods and savory dishes. It adds richness and depth of flavor to boxed mac and cheese—and all it takes is a few extra minutes on the stovetop.
This Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese is a lightened up version of classic mac and cheese! It still tastes creamy and indulgent but has less than 400 calories per serving.
7 Best Cheeses for Macaroni and Cheese
- Cheddar. Cheddar is a staple for countless recipes. ...
- Parmesan. Parmesan is a salty cheese with complex flavors. ...
- Gruyere. Update your mac and cheese recipes to something more mature with Gruyere. ...
- Brie. ...
- Smoked Gouda. ...
- Monterey Jack. ...
- Fontina. ...
- Sausage Mac and Cheese.
8 Ways to Elevate Your Macaroni and Cheese Dinners
- Add extra cheese to your dish.
- Mix in some hot sauce and chicken to make buffalo chicken mac n' cheese.
- Add in vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and spinach.
- Sprinkle some bacon bits or breadcrumbs on the top of your dish.
- Add spices and fresh herbs to your dish.