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Skillet Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on February 21, 2013

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Skillet Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups water 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk Salt and pepper 12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni 12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Before You Begin

You can use cauliflower in place of the broccoli.

Instructions

  1. Bring water, 1¼ cups evaporated milk, and ½ teaspoon salt to simmer in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli and macaroni are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk remaining ¼ cup evaporated milk, hot sauce, and cornstarch together in bowl, then stir into macaroni. Bring to simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Skillet Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Skillet Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups water
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Salt and pepper
12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni
12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups water
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Salt and pepper
12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni
12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups water
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Salt and pepper
12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni
12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Why This Recipe Works

We use evaporated milk in the sauce to ensure that it won’t curdle.

Before You Begin

You can use cauliflower in place of the broccoli.

Instructions

  1. Bring water, 1¼ cups evaporated milk, and ½ teaspoon salt to simmer in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli and macaroni are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk remaining ¼ cup evaporated milk, hot sauce, and cornstarch together in bowl, then stir into macaroni. Bring to simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

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