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Creamy Baked Spinach Mac Cheese

A rich and comforting baked macaroni and cheese loaded with creamy cheese sauce and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Mac and Cheese
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic briefly.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until thickened.
  6. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
  7. Season sauce and add spinach until wilted.
  8. Combine pasta with sauce and transfer to baking dish.
  9. Top with breadcrumbs and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.