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One Pot Healthy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

This One Pot Healthy Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a quick and nutritious comfort food loaded with flavor and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups water or broth (broth adds more flavor)
  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 8-10 oz broccoli, finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tbsp butter or ghee (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring the whole milk and water or broth to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add your pasta to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the pasta and broccoli are cooked to your liking.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the cheese, yogurt, and butter or ghee (if using) until the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish is great on its own, but you can serve it with a side salad for extra veggies. For added flavor, sprinkle some extra cheese on top before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.

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