Spinach Mac And Cheese

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain well. (Cook time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins While the macaroni is cooking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until a smooth paste forms, about 1-2 minutes. This is your roux. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add the well-drained frozen spinach. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the spinach is heated through, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine, ensuring all the macaroni is coated in the creamy sauce. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese over the top. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins For an extra golden and bubbly top, turn on the oven's broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. (Broil time: 2 minutes)