Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add savory depth to this creamy mac. If you can't find large elbows, regular elbows will work.
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Ingredients:
| 8 ounces | uncooked large elbow macaroni |
| 2 cups | chopped broccoli florets |
| 1 1/2 cups | 1% low-fat milk |
| 2 tablespoons | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | chopped fresh thyme |
| 2 teaspoons | dijon mustard |
| 2 teaspoons | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/8 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 | center-cut bacon slice, chopped |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | unsalted butter |
| 1 cup | Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli during the last minute of cooking; cook for 1 minute. Drain. 2. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 minutes or until crisp. Add butter to pan; swirl until butter melts. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese. Add pasta mixture to pan, stirring to coat.
Source: myrecipes.com
