Bacon N Broccoli Mac N Cheese Recipes

BROCCOLI BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to the directions on the package, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
• In the meantime, cook the bacon in a large saucepan to a desired crispness; using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Add the diced onions to the pan and cook for 2 minutes; stir in garlic and continue to cook and stir for 1 more minute.
• Whisk in the flour and mustard; cook for 2 minutes whisking constantly.
• Pour pasta water and milk into the pan and continue to whisk until mixture is completely smooth and thickened; about 4 minutes.
• Add the cheeses and continue to cook, whisking, until creamy; about 2 more minutes.
• Season with chili powder and pepper.
• Stir in the pasta and broccoli.
• Remove from heat and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
• Serve.

BACON-BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on package.
• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook shallots in bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat. Add 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese and the Gouda cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and broccoli and crumbled bacon. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed crackers and remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking dish.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until still firm. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the celery, broccoli and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mash some of the broccoli. Sprinkle on the flour and dry mustard and stir to coat the vegetables. Pour in the milk, broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, to allow it to warm up.
• Add the Cheddar, processed cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and some salt and pepper and stir to melt the cheese. Add the macaroni and stir. Taste and check for seasoning. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Combine the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan in a small bowl and sprinkle over the dish. Bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes.

CHEESY BROCCOLI MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook broccoli according to package directions until crisp-tender; drain. Add the cheese; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. , Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with bacon.

BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain and return pasta to the pot.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Season browned beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add ketchup and stir. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over the pasta in the pot and stir.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture until melted; add bacon bits and stir.

BAKED BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking oil.
• Prepare Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions. Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Add broccoli. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Combine panko and bacon crumbles; sprinkle over the mac & cheese.
• Bake until topping is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-BACON MAC AND CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to the Macaroni cooking water for the last 2 min. Meanwhile, cook bacon and yellow onions in large skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is crisp.
• Add bacon mixture to prepared Dinner along with the egg; mix well. Spoon into 36 mini muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray, adding about 2 Tbsp. to each. Top with fried onions and shredded cheese.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. until golden brown. Cool in pans 5 min. before transferring to plate to serve.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Prepare 1 box of Mac 'N' Cheese according to instructions on box.
• Add cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and pepper stir until fully incorporated.
• Top with desired garnish. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; reserve the drippings in the pan.
• Add the scallion whites, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the saucepan. Cook until slightly softened, 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and mustard; cook, whisking, until the flour is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheeses; cook, whisking, until creamy, about 2 more minutes.
• Stir the pasta, broccoli and Canadian bacon into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the scallion greens.

BACON-BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Prepare Dinner as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. Stir in bacon, onions and eggs.
• Spoon into 30 greased mini muffin pan cups; top with shredded cheese.
• Bake 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from pans.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE W/ BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
• In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
• Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. (5 WW Points/ serving).

SLOW-COOKER BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Stir in pasta and cheeses; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving. Top with bacon.

BACON N' BROCCOLI MAC N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Boil elbow macaroni in salted water for 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
• Heat butter in saute pan and add chopped bacon and shallots. Cook until bacon is crispy and shallots are tender.
• Add paprika and flour to form a roux, stirring to incorporate and cook down flour.
• Add milk, heat until simmering. Add cheese and melt.
• Stir to incorporate, add salt and pepper to taste. Add macaroni and broccoli and pour into a greased casserole dish.
• Top with parmasean cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.