Broccoli Gratin Mac & Cheese

By pinkadidas178

Ingredients

• Salt
• 1 small head or bundle broccoli, trimmed into florets
• 1 pound whole-wheat macaroni or penne or other short cut pasta
• 2 cups sour cream or reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup finely chopped chives
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or crushed into paste
• A few drops hot sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar

Details

Adapted from google.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Boil the vegetables for 5 minutes, then remove them with a spider or a strainer and drain. Add the pasta to the water and undercook by about 2 minutes, drain.

Meanwhile, combine the sour cream in a large bowl along with the mustard, chives, garlic, hot sauce and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the pasta and broccoli and 2/3 of the cheese. Stir to combine, then transfer it to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.

Bake it in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven until deeply golden and bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes.