Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese
1 serving of broccoli and bacon mac and cheese contains 554 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 40% carbs, 41% fat, and 19% protein. This is a good source of proteins (47% of your Daily Value), fiber (29% of your Daily Value), and potassium (13% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cup, shredded or 169g
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as per package directions. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon and cook. Remove from pan and place on paper towel.
- Add scallions, salt and pepper to pan. Add 2 tbsp flour and whisk. Whisk milk and reserved pasta water. Cook until thickened. Add cheeses.
- Stir in pasta, broccoli, and bacon into sauce. Toss until coated and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of broccoli and bacon mac and cheese (260g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 554 | |
| Fats | 26g | 33% |
| Saturated fats | 14g | 70% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 56g | 21% |
| Net carbs | 48g | |
| Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Proteins | 26g | |
| Calcium | 455mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 1μg | 7% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 11μg | |
| Beta carotene | 302μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 50mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Fluoride | 17μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 69μg | 17% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 4mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 562mg | 80% |
| Retinol | 207μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 30μg | 55% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.4mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1299IU | |
| Vitamin A | 238μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Vitamin D IU | 55IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 78μg | 65% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 34% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 0.2g | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | |
| Lactose | 3g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 2g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 14g | 70% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
