Skip the box – this stovetop mac and cheese recipe is done in 20 minutes and is creamy and filled with vegetables.
The dinner rut. How many of you have been there before?
Ok, honestly, as a food blogger, it’s not a common problem because I’m trying new recipes so often. But it’s something that I hear from a lot of people. They get tired of making the same things over and over again.
So why the same things over and over again? It may be that people are just comfortable cooking certain dishes. But I think a lot of the time, we start making the same things over and over again because we have found something that our families will eat. And something that the whole family enjoys is not always an easy thing to come by.
But then again, a set rotation of meals can sometimes get boring.
Like mac and cheese. My kids, like probably a lot of kids out there, love mac and cheese. I’ve made a lot of mac and cheese in my life, but our favorite is a stovetop mac and cheese recipe that takes 20 minutes to throw together. Rich and creamy – we all love it. But this mac and cheese can get kind of boring. And let’s not forget to mention the lack of vegetables in this dish.
But I’ve got an easy fix for you today!! See that mac and cheese in the picture above? It’s super easy to turn it into something even better, with the help of Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers!
100% truth – I’ve actually been buying the frozen Green Giant vegetables for years. I’ve talked about this over and over again here, but I often struggle with side dishes, and the Green Giant vegetables are my life saver. So incorporating Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers into one of my family’s favorite dishes was a no-brainer. There are so many different flavors to choose from, but since my daughter’s favorite vegetable is broccoli, I knew that adding the Tuscan Broccoli to our favorite stovetop mac and cheese would be a real winner. And I love that it turns the mac and cheese into a whole new meal, making it healthier with the addition of vegetables!
This stovetop mac and cheese is so super simple, making this great for a busy night or even for lunch. After cooking your noodles, you stir in butter and an egg yolk (the secret to thick and creamy mac and cheese!) Some evaporated milk and cheese go in next, and then it’s finished off with the Green Giant Tuscan Broccoli. Your meal just went from boring to exciting!!
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Tuscan Broccoli Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 11.8 oz package Green Giant Tuscan Seasoned Broccoli
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the vegetables according to the package directions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and return to the pan set over medium heat. Add the butter and the egg yolk and stir vigorously until it is completely combined. Stir in the evaporated milk, cheese and mustard. Stir until the cheese is melted and it has formed a creamy sauce. Stir in the vegetables and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Melanie | Melanie Makes says
My oldest daughter would be heads over heals for this – yum!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Swoon!!! I’m thinking the kids would be thrilled if I made this for dinner tonight.
Chels R. says
I love this! Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies, but I love the idea of sticking in with mac n cheese instead of rice!
Joanne says
Mac and cheese with broccoli is my favorite way to eat mac and cheese! Love that this uses frozen so literally all you have to do is pour, stir, and eat!
Kristen says
I always use Green Giant Frozen Veggies for the same reason you do… side dishes are hard!
I love what you did with this recipe… looks like a definite kid and adult pleaser!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
My kids would love this! I will be making this soon!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
My family would love this! Perfect for busy weeknights!
Nicole says
My daughter would LOVE this broccoli mac! Broccoli is her favorite veggie, so I always keep a bag in the freezer. I’m going to add this recipe to my line up.
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
HA! First, I’m cracking up at Leslie above because I just commented on that same blog post of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Secondly, I can not wait to make this dish for my kids (and ME, of course!). This is the best way to go with mac ‘n cheese, for sure! Great idea!
leslie says
Ohhhhhh these look amazing Cinnamon Toast crunch is one of my favorite cereals!!!!!!! I cut box tops ALLLLL the time for my kids school!
leslie says
Ohhhh lord….That was weird. I was commenting on someone else’s blog and it flipped to yours and posted my comment! WEIRD!
BUT, I do love a good mac and cheese..add broccoli and that makes it even better
Deborah says
Haha – you made me laugh!! 🙂
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
Oh this looks so so tasty! I love simple dinner recipes! Pinned! 🙂
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Awesome easy recipe with so much great flavor – our kids would love this!
Cookin Canuck says
This is a great way to kick up mac ‘n cheese (and add in some veggies!) My kids would love this.
Amanda says
This is summer I usually only make in the summer months with fresh broccoli… but you just opened it up to the whole year! Totally adding Green Giant to my grocery list… thank you!!
Joanna says
Always looking for ways to make veggies taste yummy for my 9 year old and this so happens to be a favorite! I am always throwing broccoli into my homemade mac and cheese. Sometimes I even do a baked version with bread crumbs on top to make more of a casserole version. Throw in diced cooked chicken and some homemade cream of chicken soup and you have a well rounded meal!
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Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Gack! Boxed Mac and cheese. Gack again! This is aweseome. I love love love mac and cheese and broccoli. Plus after work I am frizzed frazzed. So this is perfect. Thanx!