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ONE POT BROCCOLI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Published: Aug 30, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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One pot broccoli macaroni and cheese is made by cooking pasta in a flavorful broth with broccoli and cheese for a delicious and easy to clean up meal.

One Pot Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This one pot broccoli macaroni and cheese is the ultimate cozy dinner. It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor in every bite.

I absolutely love one pot dinners like this for bust weekday dinners. Especially when the kids are back at school and I need something quick and easy to get on the dinner table.

The pasta cooks right in a seasoned broth, milk and cream, so it soaks up all those delicious flavors. Once the cheese and broccoli are added, it’s a crowd pleasing slam dunk!

My kids usually hold a protest against any vegetables I try to serve them but I never get any complaints with this meal. They love it.

There’s nothing better than a true one-pot recipe that also tastes great. One less mess in the kitchen for me to clean up after the meal is a total win win.

Whether you’ve got some picky eaters to feed or just craving comfort food, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly. It’s a must try.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

One Pot Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese Variations

I like this macaroni and cheese recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

  • Pasta- Any kind of small pasta would be ok to use here.
  • Broccoli- Frozen or fresh broccoli both work for this recipe. If you’re using frozen, just be sure that it’s thawed and dried with a towel.
  • Cheese- Use any kind of cheese that you’d like for this recipe as long as it’s shredded off the block. It will melt much better that way.
  • Broth- Both chicken and vegetable are ok to use.

Other Easy Meals

If you like super easy to make recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

  • Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf
  • Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie
  • Zesty Italian Chicken Thighs
  • Malibu Chicken Sandwiches

One Pot Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Heavy Cream
  • Chicken Broth
  • Broccoli Florets, finely chopped
  • Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • Salt, Pepper, Chicken Bullion, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Mustard Powder

Instructions

First, in a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour for 2-3 minutes.

Then, slowly whisk in the milk, heavy cream and chicken broth.

Now, season it with salt, pepper, chicken bullion, garlic powder, onion powder and mustard powder and stir it into the sauce.

Next, bring the liquid up to a boil and add the pasta.

Then, turn the heat down to a gentle boil and let the pasta cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Now, stir in the broccoli florets and cover the skillet. Cook until the pasta and broccoli are both tender (this should take about 5 minutes).

Next, turn the heat off and stir in the shredded cheese about one cup at a time.

Then, let the sauce sit on the stove for two minutes to thicken up.

Finally, give it one more big stir, serve warm and enjoy!

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One Pot Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese

One pot broccoli macaroni and cheese is made by cooking pasta in a flavorful broth with broccoli and cheese for a delicious and easy to clean up meal.
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbs Butter
  • 4 Tbs Flour
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Pound Pasta Shells, medium
  • 2.5 Cups Broccoli Florets, finely chopped
  • 4 Cups Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbs Chicken Bullion
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour for 2-3 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, heavy cream and chicken broth.
  • Season it with salt, pepper, chicken bullion, garlic powder, onion powder and mustard powder and stir it into the sauce.
  • Bring the liquid up to a boil and add the pasta. Then, turn the heat down to a gentle boil and let the pasta cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in the shredded cheese one cup at a time.
  • Let the sauce sit on the stove for two minutes to thicken up. Give it one more big stir, serve warm and enjoy!
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Welcome to Al Dente Diva! My name is Tara Ippolito, and I’ve been the head cook in my family for 20 years now. After all that time testing, tweaking, and just cooking, I’ve found my passion in sharing these unique recipes with families everywhere

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