When you’re looking for recipe inspiration, don’t be afraid to take things back to your childhood with a little home cooking. Even better, now you can enjoy those kid favorites as the main course (with an adult touch, to boot) in this Baked Broccoli Mac.
It’s a warm, cozy solution that pairs with bread and a salad for dinner or can be halved and served as a side.
Baked Broccoli Mac
Servings: 4-6
1 box (1 pound) pasta noodles, such as cellentani, elbow or penne
2 cups chopped broccoli
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
2 cups mozzarella
1/2 block pasteurized cheese product, cubed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Topping:
2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 350 F.
In large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well then add broccoli, chicken broth, cream, mozzarella, pasteurized cheese product, garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
To make topping: In bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter and Parmesan cheese.
Pour macaroni mixture into large baking dish then sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 30 minutes.
