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.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, not thawed
- 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Remove sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese; whisk until melted. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Step 5
Drain macaroni and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce. Mix well. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
Step 6
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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 426 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat12g | 62% |
Cholesterol60mg | 20% |
Sodium467mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
Calcium453mg | 35% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium410mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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