Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

This delicious baked macaroni & cheese with broccoli is a healthy make-over of the classic casserole. With its crunchy golden brown breadcrumb topping and uber-creamy cheese sauce you won’t miss a thing. This is a family weeknight dinner favorite and is ready in just 45 minutes!

12 -ounces whole-wheat macaroni, about 3 cups, uncooked
1 large broccoli crown, chopped (about 4 cups) or 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 1/2 cups milk, preferably non-fat, divided
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

Crumb topping:
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see ingredient note)
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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