baked broccoli with macaroni and cheese

Name: Baked Broccoli with Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) macaroni, dry; 8 ounce(s) fresh broccoli florets (about 2 bunches); 3 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1/3 cup(s) fresh basil or cilantro; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 5 ounce(s) each shredded cheddar and mozzarella (set a little aside to sprinkle on top); 8 ounce(s) cottage cheese; 4 tablespoon(s) milk, about; 1/3 cup(s) sour cream; - a good sprinkle of nutmeg

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Glenda Purvis

Colfax, CA

Updated on Feb 21, 2017

Basically, a revved up macaroni and cheese. This is a super easy, versatile meatless recipe that can be served up as the entree or as a side dish. Depending on the herb you choose, this casserole can have an Italian or Mexican note. Switch out the cheeses to suit your palette or to clean out your fridge - I used cilantro because it was what we had! A crowd pleaser in our family.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

What a unique macaroni and cheese. We loved the option to use cilantro, so we went with that. It gave it such a unique flavor. We love the added texture and flavor from the broccoli. The cottage cheese and sour cream made this extra creamy and the cheese gave it that signature ooey gooey goodness. A great way to sneak some veggies into dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 4 as an entree, 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni, dry
8 ounces fresh broccoli florets (about 2 bunches)
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil or cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
5 ounces each shredded cheddar and mozzarella (set a little aside to sprinkle on top)
8 ounces cottage cheese
4 tablespoons milk, about
1/3 cup sour cream
- a good sprinkle of nutmeg

How To Make baked broccoli with macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Using a large saucepan or Dutch oven, put 2 tablespoons of salt into boiling water then add macaroni and broccoli. Cook until pasta is al dente, drain.
Step 3

Meanwhile, saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil until onion is almost clear.
Step 4

Add garlic and saute another 1 - 2 minutes, being careful garlic does not burn.
Step 5

Place macaroni/broccoli mixture with vegetables in a buttered 3-quart casserole.
Step 6

Stir together basil, cheeses, sour cream, milk and salt in a separate bowl until well combined. Fold into pasta/vegetable mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
Step 7

Bake, uncovered, in 350F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until cheese is good and bubbly. Enjoy!
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