Sneaky Mac N Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Chop up the raw broccoli to desired texture (I like a mix of big and small chunks) and soak in a bowl of lightly salted cold water while preparing the rest.
2. 2
   Puree onion and garlic in mini chopper or food processor.
3. 3
   Cook the noodles al dente and set aside to drain.
4. 4
   Follow box recipe for roux.
5. 5
   (Melt butter, add flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly - careful not to burn).
6. 6
   Add milk slowly and keep stirring.
7. 7
   Add seasonings.
8. 8
   Add cheese, grated or chopped and stir until melted and thickend.
9. 9
   Mix with drained noodles, add raw broccoli & onion/garlic puree, and pour into a 9 X 13 baking dish.
10. 10
    Top with a handful of extra cheese and Italian bread crumbs - to cover.
11. 11
    Bake at 400 for about 35 minutes.
12. 12
    (The cheese should brown it up but you can always add a few pats of butter toward the end if you want it browner).
13. 13
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