Cheesy broccoli Mac and cheese

Step 1/6

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour

• whisk
• Large pot

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.

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• 1 cups water

• whisk

Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened

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• 2 cups milk

• Whisk

Add the milk and whisk until combined.

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• 6 oz Medium shell pasta
• ⅜ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika powder
• ⅛ tsp Black pepper

• Stirrer

Stir in the shell pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer

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Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done

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• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cups Steamed broccoli florets

Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the broccoli, then serve.