Dinner for 4

Bacon Broccoli Macaroni

Name: Bacon Broccoli Macaroni
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 slices cooked bacon; 3 cups broccoli florets; 8 oz dry pasta; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp black pepper; additional salt and pepper (optional)

Macaroni and broccoli fold into a cheddar sauce with crisp bacon for a creamy stovetop meal.

$1.13per serving $

35 minstart to table

4servings

American Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

3 1/2 slices cooked bacon
3 cups broccoli florets
8 oz dry pasta
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
additional salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta until nearly tender, and add the broccoli during the last 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return them to the warm pot.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until thick.
Stir in the cheddar until melted, then fold the sauce and chopped cooked bacon into the pasta and broccoli.

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