Spinach Mac and Cheese
- 2 12 cups raw elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 4 nuggets frozen spinach, thawed, prepared according to package instructions and well drained
- 12 cup roasted garlic and rosemary crouton, crushed
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucuepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute without browning.
- Stir in half the milk to form a smooth paste.
- Add the remaining milk, stirring constantly until bubbles appear around the edges of the surface (do not boil).
- Add the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt; stir just until combined.
- Keep warm over lowest heat, sitting occasionally until pasta is ready.
- Drain pasta well.
- Mix cooked spinach into the sauce and turn off heat.
- Add pasta, mix well and transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake for 5 minutes, remove from oven, top with crouton crumbs and serve.
elbow macaroni, canola oil, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, whole grain dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, frozen spinach, garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-mac-and-cheese-441696 (may not work)