My version of broccoli mac and cheese comes together fast — just 15 minutes stovetop — and is made with only 3 ingredients: elbow pasta noodles, melted velveeta cheese and small, chopped broccoli florets! It’s a quick, creamy, cheesy dinner, perfect for feeding folks (or family) when you’re short on for time.
Easy Broccoli Mac and Cheese
You guys, you’re going to love this Broccoli Mac and Cheese. It’s an easy one pot, three ingredient, 15 minute meal. It’s basically my solution when I get home from work and the girls are going to walk in the door with Dad in a couple of minutes.
Even though it’s so simple, my oldest always tells me this is one of her favorite meals, so it’ll be sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Looking for more Homemade macaroni and cheese recipes? Try my Oven-baked broccoli mac and cheese too!
Why I love this Velveeta Broccoli Mac and cheese
- 1 pot – Makes my dishwasher (and me)happier.
- 3 ingredients – Elbow noodles, Velveeta cheese and broccoli. That’s it. No milk. No butter. No flour. (An who doesn’t love cheesy broccoli?)
Note: If you don’t have elbow noodles, you could also use shells, penne or even bow tie pasta. Just be aware, cooking time might differ with other pasta. - 15 minutes – A real 15 minute meal. Not 15 minutes plus prep time. You might even finish in 13 minutes if you’re speedy!
What Is The Best Cheese To Use?
This recipe calls for Velveeta cheese, which is my favorite for any type of mac and cheese (hey Crockpot mac and cheese with velveeta). It melts perfectly!
If I was out of Velveeta, I would choose a shredded thick cut sharp cheddar cheese.
How To Make Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Boil salted water in a medium pot. Add elbow noodles and small broccoli florets. Cook for 6-7 minutes as per pasta box instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
Cut Velveeta into cubes, add to the pot, and stir until melted. Season with salt if desired.
Serve and enjoy this easy broccoli mac and cheese! SO EASY, RIGHT?!
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15-Minute Velveeta Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
PrintIngredients
- (1) 16 oz box elbow noodles
- 1 small head broccoli cut up into small florets
- 8 oz Velveeta
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in elbow noodles and broccoli. Cook according to the pasta box, probably 6-7 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli and put back into the same pot.
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into small cubes, and then add into the pot with pasta. Stir with a spoon until cheese is melted and noodles are completely coated. Season with a sprinkle of salt if you want.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tante says
Perfect, easy, just what I needed on a busy weeknight. Teen loved it. Thank you!
Nikki says
My family loved this!!!
Pamela says
So happy to hear that, thanks for letting me know Nikki!
Melanie says
My family loved this! Next time I will double the broccoli 🥦
Lynn Fuller says
I hate Velvetta, could I use chedder?
Pamela says
You sure can!
grace says
velveeta!?! though some might turn up their noses, i definitely approve. i can’t help but appreciate that stuff for its supreme meltability. 🙂
Pamela says
I totally feel the same way Grace. I don’t get the hate for Velveeta… I love that stuff!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Such a quick and easy mac n’ cheese!! I love adding veg into my mac n’ cheese – makes me feel less guilty about seconds 😉
Pamela says
Hahaha, I feel the same way Amy!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
YARM! Love me super simple, quick and delicious eats. Surely the broccoli makes this dish nearly healthy right?
Pamela says
Agreed! Totally healthy now. 😉
Mary Frances says
Adding broccoli to mac and cheese is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing this simple and delicious recipe 🙂
Pamela says
Thanks Mary Frances, glad you enjoyed this dish!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I love dishes made with simple everyday ingredients…this looks super duper comforting and delicious, Pamela.
Pamela says
Thanks Angie, it’s one of my favorite Fall comfort foods!