Spinach Mac And Cheese

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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.

Submitted by Lenka McDonald
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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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

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.

  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.

  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.

  4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese; whisk until melted. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  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.

  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)

426 Calories
20g Fat
41g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 453mg 35%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 410mg 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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