Description
Creamy Spinach Mac and Cheese is a rich and comforting dish that combines pasta with creamy cheese sauce and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- You can use any cheese of your choice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Mac and Cheese