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Spinach Mac And Cheese
Spinach Mac And Cheese
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Indulge in a creamy spinach mac and cheese for a comforting and nutritious family meal.
Ingredients:
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, not thawed
  • 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), then butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter.
  • 1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. 2. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter while the macaroni is cooking. Add flour and whisk until fragrant, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously, then add frozen spinach. Cook and whisk until the sauce thickens and the spinach softens, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Take the sauce off the heat and mix in 2 cups of Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  • After draining the macaroni, evenly layer it in the baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over it and mix thoroughly. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake until cheese is melted, approximately 30 minutes. Finish under the broiler until golden crust forms, around 3 minutes.

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