Baked broccoli mac and cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 head broccoli
• 3 cups milk
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp mustard powder

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Method

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook the macaroni, adding the broccoli florets for the last 2 minutes; drain.
2. Melt 3 tbsp butter, whisk in the flour and mustard powder, then slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thick.
3. Off the heat, stir in 2 1/2 cups of the cheese, then the pasta and broccoli. Pour into a baking dish.
4. Top with the rest of the cheese and panko tossed in the remaining melted butter. Bake 20 minutes until golden.

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