CREAMY BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS:

— 8 ounces medium pasta shells

— 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

— 2 cloves garlic, minced

— 1 shallot, minced

—2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

— 1 1/3 cups whole milk

— 1 cup half and half

— 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

— Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

— 3 cups chopped broccoli florets

— 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, half and half and Dijon until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Stir in pasta, broccoli and cheese until well combined, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve immediately.

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