Dinner for 8
Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Elbow pasta and broccoli are folded into cheddar sauce, topped with parmesan crumbs, and baked until bubbling.
$3.65for 4 servings
$0.91 per serving$3.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilySide dishesDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz high fiber elbows like ronzoni smart taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup fat free chicken broth
- 8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar
- salt and fresh pepper to taste (optional)
- 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- cooking spray
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the elbows for 7 minutes, add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes, and drain.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cook the onion for 3 minutes, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth, then fold in the drained pasta and broccoli.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with parmesan and bread crumbs, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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