Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

• 1/4 c. butter or possibly margarine divided
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. lowfat milk
• 1 pkt shredded Cheddar-American cheese blend (8 ounce)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp grnd red pepper
• 1 pkt frzn broccoli - (10 ounce) thawed, and coarsely minced
• 8 ounce elbow macaroni cooked
• 1/4 c. fine dry breadcrumbs (or possibly 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese)

1. Heat 2 Tbsp.
2. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in all-purpose flour; cook, whisking constantly, 2 min.
3. Whisk in lowfat milk gradually; cook, whisking constantly, 5 min or possibly till mix thickens.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add in shredded cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring till cheese melts.
6. Stir in broccoli and pasta.
7. Pour into a lightly greased 11- by 7-inch baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 Tbsp.
9. butter.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min.
11. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
12. To Lighten: Substitute equal portions reduced-calorie margarine, 2% reduced-fat lowfat milk, and 2% reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and reduce salt to 1/4 tsp.. Cook as directed, and pour into baking dish.
13. Stir together remaining margarine, melted, and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta mix.
14. Bake as directed, and let stand 5 min before serving.
15. Comments: Stir in minced cooked chicken if you want some meat in this dish.

butter, flour, milk, cheddaramerican cheese blend, salt, red pepper, broccoli , macaroni, breadcrumbs

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-macaroni-and-cheese-92825 (may not work)