Healthy Meal Recipe: One-Pot Broccoli Mac & Cheese
A healthier twist on classic mac and cheese—creamy, cheesy, and packed with broccoli, made all in one pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry elbow pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2½ cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups small broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup low-fat or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, broth, broccoli, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer uncovered 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in milk, cheese, and yogurt. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Season with pepper and mustard if using. Let sit 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Serve warm, topped with extra cheese or herbs.
Notes
- Add more broth as needed while cooking.
- Grate cheese fresh for best melting.
- For baked version, transfer to a dish and broil with breadcrumbs.