Deluxe Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Deluxe Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked; 4 -5 small leeks, sliced; 8 leaves swiss chard (can be replaced with spinach); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (48 g) package white wine, sauce mix; ⅔ cup milk; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup marbled cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup extra-strong cheddar cheese, grated; ⅔ cup breadcrumbs, separated

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Remove ribs from swiss chard and slice them thinly.
3
Blanch leeks and swiss chard ribs in vegetable oil.
4
Prepare white wine sauce according to directions (I made mine with milk instead of water).
5
Add extra 2/3 cup of milk.
6
Chop swiss chard greens and combine with parsley and leeks.
7
Mix pasta, sauce, greens, and cheeses.
8
Pour all but 2 cups of mix into a generously buttered (13x9) glass dish.
9
Add 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs to remaining 2 cups of mix.
10
Spread over top.
11
Sprinkle second 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs evenly over top.
12
Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes or until edges are golden.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, 4 -5 small leeks, sliced, 8 leaves swiss chard (can be replaced with spinach), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Deluxe Mac and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deluxe Mac and Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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