Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
Play around with your favorite cheeses in this delicious comfort-food dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely minced sweet onion
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups 2% milk
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups (4.5 ounces) fresh spinach leaves, cut into ½ inch strips
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded smoked gouda
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¾ pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- n a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour until mixture is golden. Add whole milk, whisking constantly. Add 2% milk; raise heat to medium-high, bring to a boil and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth and thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Add spinach to sauce; give it a few stirs until spinach is wilted. Stir in cheeses until melted and well combined. Add cooked pasta and stir. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To cut spinach leaves, stack leaves on top of each other and use knife to cut into ½ inch strips.
- Use any combination of cheeses you prefer (no low fat versions) for a total of 2 cups of cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 15549IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 586mg | Iron: 6mg