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Broccoli Macoroni & Cheese

Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese! Technically Broccoli Rotini & Cheese, but who cares! It's delicious and with the added broccoli and least somewhat nutritious. The whole family can enjoy this cheesy classic!  
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, entree, family, kids meal, lunch
Cuisine: cooking for kids, family, kids, Macaroni, toddler
Keyword: cooking for kids, dinner, family, healthy, mac and cheese, macaroni, meal planning, meals, toddler
Servings: 6
Author: Craft of Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 package tri-color rotini noodles 16oz
  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 cup broccoli cooked and minced in food processor
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan for topping
  • Italian bread crumbs for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In medium saucepan heat water to boil, cook noodles for about 8 min. on medium boil. (Use package instructions for cooking noodles if different)
  • Drain your noodles are pour into large mixing bowl.
  • In small saute pan brown the garlic.
  • Mix sour cream, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, and olive oil in mixing bowl.
  • Pour the wet mixture over your noodles and stir together.
  • Stir in cheese. 
  • Top with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 25-30 or until top is lightly browned.

Notes

I like to use Rotini noodles rather than Macaroni because I find the ridges help hold the cheese on the noodle better!