Cheesy Macaroni Bake
A comforting baked macaroni dish packed with melted cheeses, broccoli, and a hint of mustard and red pepper for a flavorful twist. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this cheesy bake offers a creamy, cheesy texture with nutritious broccoli, appealing to cheese lovers and veggie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Spray a 6-cup shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the Cheddar-flavor cheese and the Mozzarella into 1/4-inch cubes.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, broccoli florets, wheat germ, imitation bacon bits, yellow mustard, salt, and ground red pepper.
- Add the cubed cheeses to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
504
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).