SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP MAC 'N' CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
One 5-ounce container baby spinach (about 8 heaping cups)
One 9-ounce box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the macaroni and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pot. Add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until it begins to toast, about 2 minutes. (The flour will form a thick paste, but that's okay; just keep it moving in the pot.) Whisk in the milk and the reserved macaroni water and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick like gravy, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the Swiss cheese, sour cream, 2/3 cup of the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Once the cheeses have melted, add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the artichoke hearts, macaroni, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish.
  • Stir together the remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the macaroni. Broil until golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

Paxton Turner
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This dish is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Aziman Zainin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Roshine Proshanto
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This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Mahfuj
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Sarmad Tarar
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Arman Anwar
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This dish was a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try making it with a lighter cheese next time.


Hafiz Kashif
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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great. I'll try thinning it out next time.


Jameela Tafoya
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I added some cooked chicken to this dish and it was a great addition. The whole family enjoyed it.


BearTrapBigMatt
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used a gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. My family loved it.


Nicholas Williams
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The spinach and artichoke dip flavor was amazing and the pasta was cooked just right. Will definitely make this again!


SFN ROBOT
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This spinach and artichoke dip mac n cheese was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.