One Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe
Make this creamy one pot broccoli mac and cheese recipe in just 30 minutes! Rich, cheesy, and loaded with fresh broccoli. A weeknight dinner the whole family loves.
Servings: 8
Calories: 402kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pot or saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups elbow pasta, uncooked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by grabbing a large deep-sided pot or saucepan. Place it on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add in the 1 tablespoon butter and allow it to melt and become foamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the 1 medium diced onion and cook until it beings to soften and become translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and stir constantly until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Slowly add in the 32 ounces chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 cups elbow pasta, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Allow the pasta to come to a rolling boil before adjusting the heat to low. Do not cover the pasta, allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli and gently stir to combine. Continue cooking the pasta for 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Slowly stir in the 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup grated parmesan cheese a little at a time until completely melted and combined.
- Carefully remove the pasta from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 1mg
