How to Make Spinach Mac And Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach mac and cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food dish, adding a healthy dose of leafy green goodness to the creamy, cheesy pasta. This recipe takes the beloved mac and cheese to a whole new level, combining the rich, indulgent flavors of a traditional mac and cheese with the fresh, earthy taste of spinach.

Not only does this dish taste incredible, but it also adds a nutritional boost to a family favorite. Spinach is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidan...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • 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

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 453mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 410mg