Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe from Taste of the South

Spinach Macaroni and Cheese


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2   tablespoons   olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 8   ounces   fresh mushrooms, slicedOn Sale
  • 1   teaspoon   minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1   (10-ounce)   package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry On Sale
  • 8   tablespoons   butter, dividedOn Sale
  • 5   tablespoons   all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 3   cups   milkOn Sale
  • 3   cups   shredded mozzarella cheeseOn Sale
  • 1 1/4   cups   grated Parmesan cheese, dividedOn Sale
  • 1 1/2   teaspoons   saltOn Sale
  • 1   (16-ounce)   package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructionsOn Sale
  • 1   cup   fresh bread crumbs On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-x-9-x-2-inch baking dish; set aside.
2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Add spinach and cook until heated thoroughly. Remove from heat and set aside.
3.
In a large saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
4.
Gradually add milk, whisking to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for approximately 15 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. Add mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, and salt, stirring until melted.
5.
Spoon macaroni into a large bowl. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni. Add spinach mixture; stir. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
6.
Bake for 20 minutes.
7.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine fresh bread crumbs, remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Remove macaroni from oven and sprinkle with bread-crumb mixture. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

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