Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

from damndelicious.net
30 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  4. 4

    Stir in pasta, broccoli and cheese until well combined, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.