Ranch Broccoli Mac and Cheese Bake is a classic recipe that makes the entire family happy. Ranch dressing is combined with Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, and Melted butter. It is seasoned with Salt & Pepper. Secondly, steamed broccoli is added to give this Baked Mac and Cheese goodness a touch of health. Finally, elbow macaroni is partially cooked and added to the mix. All of this gets baked until bubbly and then the dinner is served!
When it comes to Baked Mac and Cheese, my family goes literally crazy about it. This is a super-awesome side dish and a Main Course that you can make all day every day. You will LOVE to make this recipe even when you are too tired to cook.
The best part about this Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe is that here you don’t have to cook anything on the stovetop. Everything gets done in the oven. You just put everything in a baking dish, and pop it in the oven until the cheese gets melty and bubbly.
Seriously, guys, this Baked Mac and Cheese recipe with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese is super easy and super delicious.
One of the Best Ways to Get Kids eat Veggies!
Now, it has become so common in every household. Kids hate broccoli. You make broccoli and you’ll have to look at them making weird faces. But, Broccoli is so healthy, right? And, kids Need their veggies. In my opinion, making this Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe is the best way to get kids to eat their veggies.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make this recipe:
- Broccoli florets: I like to steam it in the Microwave for 5-minutes and then strain the water completely.
- Elbow Macaroni – I like to use elbow macaroni. You can use any other pasta variant.
- Ranch Dressing – You can always use your homemade ranch dressing.
- Mayonnaise – The Creamy Mayonnaise to add a touch of happiness to this recipe.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – To get that cheesy melty goodness.
- Melted Unsalted Butter – For that rich and buttery taste.
- Salt & Pepper – Just to season this casserole.
How to Make Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese?
I love Ranch dressing. And, I use it for so many of my recipes.
- First, steam broccoli and cook pasta until al dente.
- In this recipe, I am using classic Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Along with that, I like to use Mayonnaise, some shredded cheddar cheese, and some melted butter just to get that rich, buttery taste.
- Finely, season this with Salt and Pepper.
- And lastly, add your steamed broccoli along with partially cooked elbow macaroni.
- Toss it until the sauce gets coated on the broccoli and pasta. Put it into a baking dish and bake until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
Other Substitutions/Replacements:
- You can replace Macaroni with rotini or rigatoni or penne or fusili.
- Instead of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, you can use Monterey Jack Cheese or Mozzarella Cheese or fontina Cheese
- You can add leftover cooked chicken and make it Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Chicken. It will surely be a hearty dinner.
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Ranch Broccoli Mac and Cheese Bake Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Large Broccoli Crown cut into small florets (about 2-cups)
- 12 Ounces Elbow Macaroni cook as per package directions
- 4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ Cup Ranch Dressing
- 2 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Melted Butter
- Salt and Pepper as per taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add some hot water. Place your cauliflower florets in it. Microwave this at full power for 5-minutes. After 5-minutes strain the water and place them on a paper towel.In the meantime, Bring a pan of water to a boil on medium-high heat with a pinch of salt. Once the water comes to a boil, add elbow macaroni and cook it until half done. It will get cooked in the oven later on. Strain the water and place your pasta on a paper towel. Set Aside.Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
- In another medium-sized mixing bowl, take your steamed broccoli florets. Into that add ranch dressing, Mayonnaise, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Melted Unsalted Butter, Salt, and Pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Finally, add Partially cooked macaroni into this and stir well. Place this on a 9x9 inch baking sheet. Bake this in a preheated oven at 350F or 180C for 15-20 minutes or until the cheesy is bubbly and the top is lightly browned. Immediately serve and enjoy.
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