Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg elbows pasta
  • 1 lb head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in flour, and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add cream cheese, broth, and milk; cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Add Cheddar, stirring until melted.
  4. Stir in pasta and broccoli until coated with sauce. Spoon into a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish.
  5. Stir together breadcrumbs and oil; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) container peeled and cored pineapple, cubed
  • ½ lb seedless red grapes
  • 3 Honeycrisp apples, chopped

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

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