American · easy
Mac and Cheese with Steamed Broccoli
Classic boxed mac and cheese paired with steamed broccoli. A weeknight staple that never fails.
- 14 min
- Total
- 3
- Serves
- $4.50
- Est. cost
- 350
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
- Vegetarian
- Meatless
Parent noteMixing tiny broccoli pieces into the mac and cheese is a tried-and-true move for veggie-resistant kids.
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Ingredients
- Boxed Mac and Cheese1 box
- Butter2 tbsp
- Whole Milk1/4 cup
- Broccoli2 cups
Method
- 01
Cook mac and cheese according to box directions (boil pasta, drain, stir in butter, milk, and cheese packet).
- 02
While pasta cooks, steam broccoli florets in a covered pot with a splash of water for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 03
Plate mac and cheese with broccoli on the side. Mix them together if your kids are into that.
- 350
- Calories
- 12g
- Protein
- 48g
- Carbs
- 13g
- Fat
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