Spinach Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Spinach Mac And Cheese Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-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.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Mac And Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 425.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.5g 41%

Carbohydrates: 41.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 20g 31%

Saturated Fat: 12.3g 61%

Cholesterol: 59.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 5925.4IU 119%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.3mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 2.6mg 4%

Folate: 186.7mcg 47%

Calcium: 453.1mg 45%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 77.8mg 28%

Potassium: 409.9mg 12%

Sodium: 466.6mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 180

*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.