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Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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Healthy Mac and Cheese {Instant Pot or Stovetop}

This Healthy Mac and Cheese with broccoli and white cheddar is the best weeknight dinner! Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stove.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 540kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb macaroni spirals (sometimes call scoobi do)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 head broccoli, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add sunflower oil, water, salt, macaroni spirals and butter to Instant Pot in that order. Set to cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Once complete, do a quick release of pressure and open the lid when safe to do so.
  • Stir in milk and white cheddar until fully blended, then add broccoli florets and stir. Replace the lid and let sit 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! For those who like their broccoli more well done, it can be cooked in a bowl of water for 5 minutes in the microwave, then drained and added to the Mac and cheese.

Stovetop instructions

  • Add macaroni to a large pot of salted boiling water on the stove. Boil for 8-9 minutes until al dente, then rinse and drain.
  • Add macaroni back to pot over medium-high heat. Add butter, stirring until melted. Stir in evaporated milk and cheese until creamy and well combined. Finally, stir in broccoli and continuing cooking another 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

You may want to season with more salt to taste. 
Serve with a side of garlic bread, cowboy caviar, coleslaw, cornbread or steamed veggies.
Swap out the white cheddar for regular cheddar, gouda or gruyere.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days then reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze your mac and cheese for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 375 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 1mg