Vegetarian Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 80 gmacaroni (dry)
• 50 gcheddar cheese, grated
• 150 mlwhole milk
• 10 gpanko breadcrumbs
• salt to taste
• 15 gbutter
• 15 gplain flour
• 100 gbroccoli florets

Method

1. Preheat the oven. Boil the macaroni in salted water, adding the broccoli florets during the last three minutes of cooking, then drain well.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Vigorously whisk in the flour and cook for exactly one minute.
3. Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuously whisking until a smooth, thick sauce forms.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in almost all of the grated cheddar cheese until completely melted.
5. Fold the cooked macaroni and broccoli into the cheese sauce until thoroughly coated, then transfer to a small baking dish.
6. Mix the remaining cheddar with the panko breadcrumbs, sprinkle heavily over the top, and bake until bubbling and deeply golden brown.