Baked Broccoli Mac
Baked Broccoli Mac

Baked Broccoli Mac

    1     box (1 pound) pasta noodles, such as cellentani, elbow or penne
    2     cups chopped broccoli
    2     cups chicken broth
    1     cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
    2     cups mozzarella
    1/2     block pasteurized cheese product, cubed
    1     tablespoon garlic powder
    1     tablespoon onion powder
        salt, to taste
        pepper, to taste

Topping:
    2     cups breadcrumbs
    1/2     stick butter
    1/2     cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Heat oven to 350 F.
    In large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well then add broccoli, chicken broth, cream, mozzarella, pasteurized cheese product, garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
    To make topping: In bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter and Parmesan cheese.
    Pour macaroni mixture into large baking dish then sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 30 minutes.