Mac And Cheese Florentine Recipe

Name: Mac And Cheese Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; Cooking spray; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 cup frozen chopped leaf spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 1 cup uncooked)

Servings: persons

1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup frozen chopped leaf spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 1 cup uncooked)

1
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/4 cup. Combine breadcrumbs and butter, stirring to coat.
2
Preheat broiler.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, juice, nutmeg, and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add milk mixture to spinach mixture, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Add cheese, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in pasta. Spoon the mixture into a 1-quart souffle dish coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with breadcrumb mixture.
4
Broil for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, Cooking spray, 1 cup thinly sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Mac And Cheese Florentine 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.

Mac And Cheese Florentine

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