Two-Way Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Two-Way Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; Pinch cayenne pepper; 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions; 3 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 4 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of excess water; 1 medium-sized tomato, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
3 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of excess water
1 medium-sized tomato, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, and saute until wilted, about 3 minutes.
4
Sprinkle with flour, and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Do not let flour brown.
6
Add milk, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
7
Whisk to combine.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
9
Add cheddar cheese, and whisk gently until smooth.
10
Add cooked macaroni, and gently stir until macaroni is well coated.
11
Pour half the mixture into one casserole.
12
Sprinkle with 1 Tbs.
13
Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
14
Spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
15
Pour half remaining macaroni mixture into second casserole.
16
Top evenly with chopped spinach.
17
Sprinkle with 1 Tbs.
18
Parmesan cheese.
19
Add remaining macaroni mixture.
20
Place slices of tomato evenly on top, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs.
21
Parmesan cheese and remaining breadcrumbs.
22
Spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
23
Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until browned and bubbling.
24
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

1543

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour, 3 cups 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Two-Way Macaroni and 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.

Two-Way Macaroni and Cheese

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