This recipe is easy to make and serves 6. Mac & Cheese is one of those recipes that is almost fool proof, be adventurous and play around with the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray
• 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 170g Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 280g Broccoli, cut into smaller pieces
• 230g Macaroni, cooked
• ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF.
2. Prepare you baking dish with cooking spray. Make sure the whole surface is covered with cooking spray, but don’t overdo it.
3. Place your macaroni in a pot with water and salt and cook according to the instructions on the packaging.
4. In a saucepan melt your butter and add some of the pepper.
5. Using a fork add the flour and stir until the butter and flour forms a dough-like substance.
6. Gradually pour in your milk and whisk. Cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, whisking continuously. Do not over whisk as this can inhibit the thickening process.
7. When the mixture is thick enough to your liking, remove from the heat and add the cheese, salt and remainder of the pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the cheese has melted.
8. Transfer your sauce, cooked macaroni and broccoli to your prepared baking dish.
9. Top with breadcrumbs and parmesan and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top.

NOTE: This dish can be served on its own or with a light salad.

Source: news health .com