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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Howard Needham
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight.
Isabel Samaha
[email protected]This was a great recipe!
Jason Daws
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
Amy Flynn
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe.
Sanu Poudel
[email protected]This was a great way to get my kids to eat spinach.
Leah Istifanus
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I tried this recipe and it was really good.
Lonell Wade
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Tariq Ansari
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Caaisho Xasan
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The only change I made was to use a different type of cheese. I used cheddar cheese and it was still very good.
Balooshi Boy
[email protected]This was a great way to get my kids to eat spinach. They loved the cheesy flavor and the spinach was barely noticeable. I will definitely be making this again.
Mandy L Massengale
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I tried this recipe and it was really good. The spinach flavor was subtle and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Cristal Renteria
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used frozen spinach and it worked out great. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mickel Dhu
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The spinach added a nice green color and the cheese sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Ramadan Yakub
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The spinach added a nice flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.