Ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 788kcal
There's nothing wrong with regular mac and cheese, but it simply cannot compare to this Ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese! It is the cheesiest and the creamiest, with a crispy, crunchy crumb topping. Make no mistake, this cannot be found in a box at the grocer!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 450 grams macaroni, cooked
- 6 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 300 gram package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and very well drained
- 2 14 ounce cans artichokes in water, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the salt and pepper and stir them into the sizzling butter. Next, add the flour and whisk until the flour is absorbed by the butter and the entire mixture turns an amber colour. This process is cooking off the flour taste and creating a roux.
- Next, pour in the milk and whisk until thickened.
- Set aside your whisk and get a large wooden spoon. Add 5 cups of the cheese, spinach, and artichokes. Stir until completely combined, and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Continue to stir otherwise the cheese mixture might burn while the pan is cooling.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir well into the cheese sauce. Once incorporated, transfer to a large baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cup of cheese and the bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6190IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 836mg | Iron: 3mg