Mac N Cheese with Broccoli and a twist of flavor!

Mac N Cheese with Broccoli and a twist of flavor:

8 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni

2 cups chopped broccoli florets

1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 center-cut bacon slice, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter

4.5 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)                

 

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Add broccoli during the last minute of cooking; cook for 1 minute. Drain.
Combine milk and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bacon; cook 4 minutes or until crisp.
Add butter to pan; swirl until butter melts.
Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in cheese.
Add pasta mixture to pan, stirring to coat.