Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened.
- Add cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Add chopped spinach and cooked macaroni. Mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a stronger cheese flavor, use a mix of cheeses.
- Can add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Mac and Cheese