Please read post for more recipe details and photos. Adapted from White On Rice Couple, "Healthy" Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe. To make it all in one pot, prepare the cheese mixture in a stovetop safe and oven-proof pot or dutch oven (cast iron or similar pots). Then add the macaroni and the oven proof vessel goes directly into the oven. If you don't have an oven proof pot, then after you've made the cheese mixture with the pasta, just transfer it to an oven proof baking dish.
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 683kcal
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Ingredients
16oz.(455g) package of macaroni pasta
1/2cup(one stick or 113g) butter
1onion, minced (optional)
1/4cup(30g) flour
3cups(720ml) milk
16oz(455g) cheddar cheese, grated
1cup(240ml) grated parmesan cheese
1/4cup(60ml) bread crumbs
minced parsley for topping(optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a large 9-inch x 12-inch baking dish - see headnote.
Boil pasta to al dente according to package instructions.
While the macaroni pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese and milk mixture. In large pot on medium heat, add butter and onion. Cook onions until soft, then add flour, stirring quickly to combine the flour and onion mixture. Break up all the flour clumps.Add milk and continue stirring to make sure the flour dissolves completely. Allow mixture to come to a boil and sauce will thicken. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and about 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese (reserve remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese for topping).
Drain your cooked pasta and add to cheese mixture. Gently mix together and pour into baking dish. Add remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted with a nice crust. Top with minced parsley, if desired.