Bacon Broccoli Mac and Cheese | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 3-4 slices cooked bacon
• 5-6 oz freshly grated cheddar cheese ((see notes))
• 3 cups broccoli florets ((steamed or blanched))
• 8 oz dry pasta
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk ((room temperature or warmed))
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• additional salt and pepper (to taste, if desired)