Cheesy Broccoli Mac
- 3 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni
- 3 ounces pancetta, diced
- 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 2 (12 oz) cans fat-free evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (about 6 crackers)
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray, add pancetta and cook to crisp. Remove from pan to paper towel to drain.
- Add butter to hot pan, alow to melt. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne, and salt until smooth; gradually stir in evaporated milk.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
- Place half of the macaroni and broccoli in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Top with half of the cheese sauce, stir carefully preventing the breakdown of the broccoli. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
whole wheat macaroni, pancetta, frozen broccoli, butter, allpurpose, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, salt, red pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, butter crackers
Taken from food52.com/recipes/12676-cheesy-broccoli-mac (may not work)