Mushroom Broccoli Mac & Cheese

When grocery shopping calls and I'm not feeling like running out after work, I scour the fridge and cupboards to see what I can whip up that is tasty and easy...hence this dish came to be. I found macaroni, a bag of cheese, mushrooms and broccoli that both were needing to be used up. The results turned out great, the mushrooms and broccoli kicked up your every day mac & cheese, giving it great flavor and texture.

Mushroom Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Recipe courtesy of me

Ingredients

• 1 c. dried macaroni
• 2 c. fresh broccoli florets
• 1 c. fresh mushrooms, chopped in large dice
• 4 tbs. butter
• 4 tbs. flour
• 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Directions

• Melt butter in large skillet over medium low heat.
• Add mushrooms and saute until just slightly softened.
• Add flour 1 tbs. at a time and stir to combine with mushrooms, cooking off the raw flour taste for about 2-3 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk while stirring. Turn heat up to medium high & let it come to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened to coat the back of a spoon.
• Turn heat back down to low & add in cheese, salt, pepper & garlic powder, stirring to incorporate & melt the cheese.
• Boil macaroni for the directed amount of time on the package & when there is about 3 minutes left, add the broccoli in with the macaroni to cook the broccoli at the same time.
• Drain the broccoli & macaroni in a colander & then add into the cheese sauce, mixing to coat.
• Serve & enjoy as a side or a main dish!