Bacon and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

This is a creamy and delicious, family friendly dinner recipe.

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 30 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 34 views
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Bacon and Broccoli Macaroni and CheeseFoto: RecipeGirl

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups small-chopped broccoli florets
  • 1½ cups milk ((any kind))
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard ((depending on how strong you want the flavor))
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, (cooked to crispy and chopped)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Steps

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last two minutes of cooking. Drain.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, Dijon, Worcestershire and thyme.

  3. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture, and bring to a boil. Keep whisking until the mixture has thickened a bit. Whisk in the cheese and stir until melted.

  4. Stir the pasta/broccoli and bacon into the sauce. Spoon into dishes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories742
Source: RecipeGirl

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