Spinach-Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Spinach-Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach, stems removed; 2-3/4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 3 Tbsp. margarine; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups milk; 3 cups KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach, stems removed
2-3/4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 Tbsp. margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
3 cups KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Bring large saucepan of water to boil.
3
Add spinach; cook 1 to 2 min.
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or just until wilted.
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Drain.
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Use same pan to cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
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Meanwhile, melt margarine in large saucepan on medium heat.
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Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
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Add garlic and flour; cook and stir 1 min.
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Whisk in milk; bring to boil, stirring constantly.
11
Add 2-1/4 cups cheese; cook and stir until melted.
12
Stir in pepper and nutmeg.
13
Squeeze excess water from spinach; chop finely.
14
Drain macaroni.
15
Add to cheese sauce; stir until evenly coated.
16
Spoon half the macaroni mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with spinach.
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Top with remaining macaroni mixture and shredded cheese.
18
Bake 30 min.
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or until golden brown.
20
Let stand 10 min.
21
before serving.

503

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach, stems removed, 2-3/4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked, 3 Tbsp. margarine, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spinach-Macaroni & Cheese

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