Broccoli Macaroni Bake

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 c. uncooked macaroni
• 1 c. fresh or frozen broccoli
• 1/4 c. butter
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 2 slices American cheese
• 1/2 tsp. chicken base
• seasonings to taste
• 1 c. crushed Ritz crackers
• 1/2 c. shredded cheese

DIRECTIONS:

In two separate saucepans cook macaroni and broccoli until tender; drain. Make a white sauce with butter, flour, milk, chicken base and seasonings; add cheese, stir until melted. Add macaroni and broccoli. Pour into a baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with shredded cheese and cracker crumbs. Return to oven until cheese is melted. Serve.