Healthy Three Cheese and Trees Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

          1 lb elbow macaroni

          ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons  OT&M EVOO (Cobrancosa-Portugal )

          4 tablespoon flour

          4 cups organic low fat milk

          2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

          1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

          ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese

          2 cups of fresh broccoli florets

          ¼ cup of bread crumbs

          (optional: extra shredded cheese for topping)

 

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook macaroni according to instructions (al dente). Drain.
2. In a small saucepan, bring water to boil, add broccoli, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use olive oil to coat 9X13 glass baking dish.
4. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add flour, stirring until smooth (about 1 minute). Gradually wisk in milk, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes.
5. With heat on low, add cheeses to sauce until cheeses melt.
6. Remove sauce from heat, add macaroni & broccoli to pot. Mixing to combine. 
7. Pour into baking dish. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.  Sprinkle with bread crumbs and extra cheese reserved for topping. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until bubbly.