Healthier Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

I love a good Mac and cheese, and this Healthier Broccoli Mac and Cheese has the whole family asking for more. It’s rich, creamy, gluten-free, and is an easy way to sneak in broccoli and bone broth. I love how easily it comes together and it’s so much tastier and nourishing than store-bought.

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For this recipe you’ll need

• 1 cast iron skillet
• 1 heavy bottom pot

Ingredient list

To get started making this recipe, you’ll want to gather these ingredients:

• 12 oz Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta any short pasta will work
• 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
• 2 cups grated sharp white cheddar optional: substitute yellow cheddar or a combo of both
• ¼ cup salted butter
• 2 tablespoons organic, unbleached all-purpose flour ( or 2 tbs arrowroot powder for a gluten free version)
• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup chicken bone broth or substitute for more half and half or milk
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• sea salt to taste

Here’s How To Make My Healthier Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Step by Step Instructions

Boil the pasta 

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. The last 5 minutes of cook time, add in the broccoli. Drain the pasta and broccoli together.

Make the sauce

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Next, add the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes, then add in the whole milk and bone broth (if using).
2. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and add the shredded cheese, paprika, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
3. Gently stir in the pasta (gluten free pasta falls apart more easily than wheat pasta) and broccoli. Serve warm!

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