Broccoli mac and cheese bowls
<p>Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and with the addition of broccoli florets and a delicious sauce, this classic dish reaches new heights. </p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4 to 6</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1 bunch of broccoli</li>
<li>2 cups elbow macaroni</li>
<li>4 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>3 tablespoons plain flour</li>
<li>3 cups of milk (low fat or full cream)</li>
<li>½ teaspoon dry mustard</li>
<li>Pinch of ground nutmeg</li>
<li>1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated black pepper</li>
<li>¼ teaspoon paprika</li>
<li>½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li>2 cups grated cheddar cheese</li>
<li>½ cup grated parmesan cheese</li>
<li>Salt</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>To begin, heat water in a large pot on a high heat and cook pasta al dente style for two minutes less than that on the package instructions.</li>
<li>Rinse quickly in cold water to stop cooking, drain and set aside.</li>
<li>Sprinkle broccoli with a little bit of salt, then steam for four minutes.</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 260°C and heat milk in microwave or over stove until steamy.</li>
<li>Melt butter in tick-bottomed oven-safe pot on medium high heat.</li>
<li>When butter starts to foam, sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine.</li>
<li>Lower the heat to a medium temperature and cook for two minutes. </li>
<li>Pour hot milk in and whisk vigorously to combine, breaking any flour clumps.</li>
<li>Lower heat to medium low and let cook, whisking frequently. The sauce should be smooth, yet thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.</li>
<li>Stir in dry mustard, paprika, nutmeg, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and teaspoon of salt.</li>
<li>Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar and parmesan cheese.</li>
<li>Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.</li>
<li>Add broccoli and pasta and stir until well combined.</li>
<li>Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and place under grill for five minute or until bubbly and lightly browned.</li>
</ol>
<p>Now that’s how you do comfort food! Have you ever tried a recipe like this, or would you suggest any variations? Let us know in the comments.</p>
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