Easy, one pot, Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Easy, one pot, Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 1 lb Elbow Pasta; 3 c. broccoli florets; 1 c. whole milk; 3 oz cream cheese; 1 medium shredded zucchini; 2 tsp mustard; 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese; 1 c. shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; salt & pepper to taste

I found this recipe on halfbakedharvest.com but made some changes based on our personal preferences. What a yummy recipe though. Definitely one we will make again. This easy to make macaroni and cheese was a hit in our house home!! This recipe serves 6 people. Next time I'm going to double this recipe. I love that vegetables were added to the pot truly making this a one pot meal.

Ingredients

1 lb Elbow Pasta
3 c. broccoli florets
1 c. whole milk
3 oz cream cheese
1 medium shredded zucchini
2 tsp mustard
2 c. sharp cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded monterey jack cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a pot, boil 4 cups of water. Add your pasta, 1 ½ tsp salt and frozen broccoli Florets. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring a few times within that time. When timer goes off add milk, cream cheese and mustard. Cooked for 4 to 5 minutes longer. Add Sharp & Monterey cheese and seasonings and stir until blended together adding salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.