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Broccoli macaroni cheese

Broccoli macaroni cheese

https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/broccoli-macaroni-cheese

Give classic mac ‘n’ cheese a delicious veggie boost

  • Feeds 4 Feeds 4
  • Ready in 25 minutes

Each serving contains

  • Energy
    27%
    2256kj 537kcal
  • Fat
    Med 30%
    20.7g
  • Saturates
    High 60%
    11.9g
  • Sugar
    Low 9%
    7.7g
  • Salt
    Low 12%
    0.7g

% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 62g

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Ingredients

  • 300g Co-op macaroni
  • 1 Co-op broccoli head, cut into florets
  • 30g Co-op unsalted butter
  • 1 heaped tbsp Co-op plain white flour
  • 400ml Co-op semi-skimmed milk (or 300ml milk and 100ml cooking water)
  • 120g Co-op grated mature Cheddar

Ingredients may vary. Always check packaging for allergen information.

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan halfway through, then drain
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually add the milk, a little at a time, stirring well until fully incorporated before each addition
  5. Put the pan back on the heat and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened and been bubbling for 2 mins
  6. Stir in the cheese and season with black pepper
  7. Preheat the grill to medium-high
  8. Stir the cheesy sauce through the pasta and broccoli, then spoon into a 1.4 litre baking dish
  9. Grill for 4-5 mins, until golden, then serve