SPINACH ARTICHOKE MAC AND CHEESE

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Who knew you could combine your favorite dip into a mac and cheese? This is heavenly. All your favorite comfort foods in the same dish. I skipped the salt because there's plenty in the other ingredients, but I've posted as written. Recipe courtesy of Laura Rege www.delish.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

kosher salt, to taste
1 lb pasta shells
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
4 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (preferably whole)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dained
30 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring 1 minute. Pour in milk and continue whisking until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese when melted.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in mozzarella and a cup of parmesan. Continue whisking until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in spinach, artichoke, and cooked pasta and transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup parmesan with panko and melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over macaroni.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden, about 30 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

kareem Meharzi
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I love the addition of spinach and artichokes to this classic dish. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Ijaz Shop
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This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Yasirhayat Aura
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


divan jacobs
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the spinach and artichokes add a delicious touch.


Lindsey Williams
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach and artichokes. It gives the dish a really bright and vibrant flavor.


Zaheer ansari Ansari
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or family gathering.


Tobi Ibrahim
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The final dish is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.


Anjila Magr
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I'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes and this one did not disappoint. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Ruth Cathcart
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My kids are picky eaters, but they gobbled this up. It's a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Dorle Lynn
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The artichokes and cheese sauce really balanced out the spinach flavor.


Ahadislam Miraj
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


danny dan
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I made this recipe last night and it was incredible! The spinach and artichoke added so much flavor to the mac and cheese.


Coachbright
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This spinach artichoke mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious.