I have the ultimate skillet of comfort for you! This is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving tables this year. If you love broccoli cheese soup as much as I do, then you will love the flavors in this easy, one pot skillet meal. A simple medley of spices adds a nice depth of flavor and compliments the richness of the cheese and fresh broccoli in this mac dish. You can use your favorite short cut pasta but I prefer elbows as they cook up quickly. It only takes a few ingredients to make this cheesy skillet. It’s the perfect potluck dish or that weeknight option for when you need something on the table fast!
Broccoli Cheddar Skillet Mac n Cheese
10
servings10
minutes40
minutesIngredients
16 oz 16 Elbow Macaroni
12 oz 12 Broccoli Florets
2 Tbsp 2 Olive Oil
1 1 Shallot
2 2 Carrots Grated
2 Tbsp 2 Butter
1 tsp 1 Garlic Powder
1 tsp 1 Paprika
1/2 tsp 1/2 Cayenne
1/2 tsp 1/2 Salt
1/4 tsp 1/4 Pepper
2 Tbsp 2 Fresh Thyme
2-3 cups 2-3 Chicken Stock
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 Whole Milk
2 cups 2 Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup 1/4 Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
- To begin, preheat oven to 400
- In a skillet, add olive oil and sauté diced shallot until translucent. Add grated carrot and sauté until tender
- Add butter, spices and thyme. Mix together until combined and add chicken stock and milk. Bring to low boil
- Add macaroni and broccoli . Stir well and place lid on skillet. Steam broccoli and cook macaroni until al dente about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove lid and add 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Top skillet with remaining cheese and bake in oven for 20 minutes.
Recipe Video
Notes
- This skillet mac n cheese is on the spicier side. If you wanted to cut back the spice, reduce your cayenne to 1/4 tsp or omit completely.