• prep: 10 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 10 min

servings:

Less than 30 minutes in the kitchen will get you this Rich, Cheesy, Creamy mac and cheese that is also whole grain and healthy.

• For the Mac and Cheese:
• 1 pound of uncooked whole wheat macaroni (like Tinkyada Brown Rice pasta)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (omit if you don't want the heat)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 ½ cups water
• 3 cups skim milk, divided
• 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup quesadilla cheese (like Cacique Queso Quesadilla cheese or Supremo Queso Chihuahua cheese, can substitute with Monterey Jack)
• For the Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli:
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• Olive oil to lightly coat
• ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon dry italian seasoning
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

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