Quick and easy ham, broccoli and cheese, macaroni and cheese recipe

A nice recipe that can be higher in fiber (it also helps you use high fiber pasta) and with vitamin nutrients from the fresh broccoli, shallots and onions; with macaroni and cheese, making your kids eat broccoli won't be a chore anymore!

What you will need for this:

1 tsp to tab (15 ml) butter
3 French shallots chopped
or
1 small onion, chopped
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) flour
1 1 / 3 cup (330 ml) milk 1%
1 can (370 ml) evaporated milk 2%
1 cup (250 ml) strong cheddar, grated
1 / 2 cup (80 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 / 2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1 / 2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
2 cups (500 ml) macaroni (or any other short pasta) preferably with high fiber content
3 cups (750 mL) small broccoli florets
1 cup (250 ml) of Black Forest ham, diced
1 cup (250 ml) bread, whole wheat crumbs
2 tsp (10 ml) Olive oil

How do you will make this:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Mix in the shallots and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and then cook for about one minute, mixing continuously. Add the milk and the evaporated milk and cook some more, whisking for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add the cheddar, 1 / 4 cup (60 mL) Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and mix.

2. Meanwhile, in a separate large saucepan, fill with water and bring to a boil. Boil the macaroni pasta for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for about 1 more minute or until macaroni is al dente. Drain. Add pasta, broccoli and ham to sauce and toss to coat ingredients. Pour the mixture into a flat 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish, lightly buttered.

3. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan and the remaining oil. Sprinkle over prepared pasta. Bake in preheated 375 ° F (190 ° C) for about 20 minutes or until topping is golden.

4. Last but no less important: Serve to your happy crowd (or yourself!) Bon appétit!