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Skillet mac and cheese

Skillet Mac And Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup onion - chopped
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli - defrosted
  • 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 4 cups 100% whole wheat pasta - cooked
  • non-stick cooking spray

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add onions. Cook on medium heat until soft.
  • Add broccoli. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Add milk, pepper and cheese to the skillet. Cook on medium to low heat. Bring to a boil. Stir frequently, until cheese melts.
  • Add pasta and stir to combine all ingredients. Cook until pasta is warm, 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 ½ cups, Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 360mg (16% DV), Total Carb. 48g (17% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g, Vit. D 1mcg (6% DV), Calcium 296mg (25% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 406mg (8% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Vegetables