BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH KALE AND GREAT NORTHERN BEANS
From food blog Al Dente. (http://www.aldenteblog.com/flauers_martini.html) I added a package of organic chicken hot dogs as well.
Provided by yogiclarebear
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
- Cook the milk with the bay leaves in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When small bubbles appear along the sides, about 5 minutes later, turn off the heat and let stand.
- In the salted water, cook the pasta al dente. Drain it, rinse it quickly to stop the cooking, and put it in a large bowl.
- Trim the stems from the kale. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add kale. Boil kale for one minute, remove, and set aside to cool. Squeeze excess water from kale and chop into edible pieces.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter; when it is foamy, add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture browns, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves from the milk and add about 1/4 cup of the milk to the hot flour mixture, stirring with a wire whisk all the while. As soon as the mixture becomes smooth, add a little more milk and continue to do so until all the milk is used up and the mixture is thick and smooth. Add the cheddar and stir.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles, toss in the Parmesan and kale, mix in the white beans, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Use the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9 x 13-inch or similar-size baking pan and turn the pasta mixture into it. Top liberally with bread crumbs and bake until bubbling and the crumbs turn brown, about 15 minutes. Serve piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.9, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 442.9, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.2
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Zama Mhlanga
[email protected]I can't wait to make this dish again!
Ramjanak. Yadav
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any mac and cheese lover.
Alice Nabattu
[email protected]This is the best baked macaroni and cheese I've ever had!
chiamaka diane
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac and cheese.
Kim Furry
[email protected]This dish is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and a hit with the whole family.
Koomson Emmanuel
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of kale, but I'm glad I did. The kale was cooked perfectly and added a nice touch of flavor.
Cultist Neyo
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and it's a real crowd-pleaser.
Noman Qurashi
[email protected]I've never been a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The kale and beans added a really nice touch and the cheese sauce was perfect.
Good luck Obazuaye
[email protected]This was my first time making baked macaroni and cheese from scratch and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was a hit with my family.
Maurielle Atterberry
[email protected]This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the cheesy, creamy sauce and won't even notice the kale and beans.
Avijit Mallick
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless version of mac and cheese. The beans and kale added a lot of flavor and substance.
MD Rocky Hossen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Aski Vincent
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Lilzay Henderson
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers reheat well.
Donna Foley
[email protected]I'm not a fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors.
Manelisi Royal
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.
Md Hamidur
[email protected]Not your typical mac and cheese, but I loved the addition of kale and beans. It added a nice touch of healthiness and the flavors melded together perfectly. Will definitely make this again!
Mustard Note3943
[email protected]This baked macaroni and cheese with kale and great northern beans was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dish was incredibly comforting and satisfying.