GREEN MAC N' CHEESE WITHOUT FOOD COLORING

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Delicious homemade mac n' cheese filled with vegetables to make the perfect St. Patrick's Day dish!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups milk
1 cup spinach
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
4 cups grated white cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  • Place the milk and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in flour for 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk occasionally for 3-4 minutes until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and cheese and whisk until melted.
  • Stir in the pasta, broccoli and peas.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2237 kcal, Fat 148 g, SaturatedFat 87 g, Cholesterol 459 mg, Sodium 3706 mg, Carbohydrate 86 g, Sugar 54 g, Protein 143 mg

Steeve Joseph
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The green color is so unique and the flavor is out of this world.


Paulette Brandy
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The green color is beautiful and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran Razzak
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This mac and cheese is a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Edwill Angelo Pratt
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My kids love the green color and I love how easy it is to make.


Puspha Raj
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the green color is so festive.


Mujuzi ashraf
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The green color was cool, but the flavor was just average.


Amanuael Miniweyelet
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This recipe was a disaster. The mac and cheese was bland and the green color was unnatural. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Seid Yimam
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Meh.


Abdullahm xi Amin
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, and the green color is a fun twist.


Oliver Grau
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The green color is natural and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Buddy Jordan
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The green color was fun and festive, and the flavor was delicious. I added some extra vegetables to the recipe, like broccoli and carrots, and it turned out great.