GREEK MAC AND CHEESE

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Studded with spinach, topped with feta cheese, and infused with a hint of cinnamon, this savory casserole is based on a recipe from New York City chef Michael Psilakis. I have tweaked just a bit. You may add more veggies if you like(mushrooms and zucchini are good). Adapted from Saveur magazine(issue#129).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices crustless whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
kosher salt, to taste
8 ounces hollow pasta (penne or elbow macaroni)
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
4 cups grated graviera cheese (about 12 oz.-you may sub Romano OR Pecorino cheese ) or 4 cups kefalotyri cheese (about 12 oz.-you may sub Romano OR Pecorino cheese )
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 large shallots, finely chopped (or 4 small red onions)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (or orange or green)
16 ounces Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
8 scallions, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1 3/4 cups crumbled feta (about 8 oz.)

Steps:

  • Put bread into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Put bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons butter into a small bowl and combine; set aside.
  • Bring a 6 quart pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Still whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in milk and cook until sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from the heat. Stir in cheese, cinnamon, and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper; set bechamel sauce aside.
  • Heat oven to 350°. Heat oil in a 5-qt. pot over medium heat. Add shallots and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach and scallions and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved bechamel sauce, the dill, and the reserved pasta and move the mixture to a 9" x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with reserved bread crumbs and the feta.
  • Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Devour Soy
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The mac and cheese was bland and boring. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Amrit Mehta
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a complete disaster. The mac and cheese was watery and tasteless. I was so embarrassed.


mian nasir
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This recipe was way too cheesy for my taste. I would cut the amount of cheese in half next time.


Richard Cruz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


byeol mi kim
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Obiefuna Emmanuel
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I've made this recipe several times and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crunchy topping.


Onalenna Hlabano
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It is so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love the creamy, cheesy sauce and the crunchy topping.


TIGHER YT YT
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the combination of cheeses and the crunchy topping.


Anastasia Diamadopoulou
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Ashhad Alam
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sultana Shah
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese and spinach.


akhlaq ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Syedharis Ali
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Hridoy Ahmed
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best mac and cheese they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Pavlin Lazarov
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Angeles Salon
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I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Andrea Cordery
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of cheeses and the crunchy topping.


Ramyrose Ong
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the spinach and artichokes.


Avery Vlogzz
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This Greek mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of tang from the feta and lemon. I will definitely be making this again.


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