Skillet Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Comfort food and a vegetable all in one dish!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Garlic Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium garlic clove finely grated on a micro-plane
- 2 cups (about 2 slices) Homemade White Sandwich Bread or store-bought crumbled
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Macaroni and Cheese
- 3 ¾ cups water
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 12 ounces bite-size pasta like elbow or shell (I used Lumache or Pipe Rigate)
- 12 ounces broccoli florets cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese grated
- 8 ounces white American cheese grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste optional
Instructions
For the Garlic Breadcrumbs
- In a 12-inch non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium-heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the bread crumbs and sauté until toasted, about 7-9 minutes. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a plate and set aside to cool. Wipe out the skillet.
For the Macaroni and Cheese
- In the same skillet, bring the water, 1 ¼ cups of the evaporated milk, and salt to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is almost tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and cook, covered, stirring frequently until the pasta and broccoli are tender, about 5 minutes more.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup of evaporated milk and cornstarch, then stir into the macaroni. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and American cheese. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon into bowls, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and season with cayenne pepper if using. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1271mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1206IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 739mg | Iron: 2mg
