SPINACH MAC AND CHEESE
This recipe was a successful attempt at trying to feed my family more spinach. They loved it and now prefer this version to conventional mac and cheese.
Provided by Lenka McDonald
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat while macaroni is cooking. Add flour and whisk until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in a little milk and continue whisking. Pour in remaining milk and add frozen spinach. Cook, whisking constantly, until spinach softens and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese; whisk until melted. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Drain macaroni and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce. Mix well. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until a golden crust forms on top, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 466.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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Dana Oropeza
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor, and the cheese sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Afifa Hashmi
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my kids and they loved it. The spinach was a nice touch and made the mac and cheese more nutritious.
Temmy Tush
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the spinach would taste in mac and cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised! It added a nice subtle flavor. I also liked the addition of bread crumbs on top.
Abir Cowdhury
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I loved the combination of spinach and cheese.
nadya flores
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spinach adds a nice pop of color and flavor, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zahmir Memon
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes!
Lubega Ronard
[email protected]This spinach mac and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of creamy cheese sauce and fresh spinach was delicious, and the crunchy breadcrumb topping added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.