• On Oct, 11, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

261 Cals 13 Protein 36.5 Carbs 7.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
35 mins
TOTAL TIME:
50 mins
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:American
This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is a lighter version of the classic recipe with added fiber from spinach. It”s comfort food at it’s finest!
INGREDIENTS
12 oz elbow macaroni, wheat or whole wheat
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups skim milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
8 oz reduced fat cheddar, for best results shred yourself
salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
olive oil spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Spray a baking dish with buttered flavor Pam.
Preheat oven to 375F°.
In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add flour and cook over low heat stirring with a whisk.
Add onion and cook another 2 minutes. Add milk and chicken broth and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
Once it becomes thick, remove from heat, add cheese 1/4 cup at a time and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and baby spinach.
Pour into baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more oil on top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 36.5g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 7.5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 20.5mg, Sodium: 277mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 5gBlue Smart Points:10Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:6Points +:7