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Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 579kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Broccoli chopped into bite sized florets
  • 2 All beef hot dogs sliced
  • 4 oz Elbow macaroni (or your choice of pasta)
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli until tender. Then drain well and set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat. Once hot, saute the hotdogs to golden brown on the outside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and stir for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally. Once the sauce starts to thicken, add in the cheese and whisk until smooth with no lumps. The sauce should be thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the pasta until it is fully coated with the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Stir in the broccoli and hotdogs before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 2mg