Green Mac and Cheese without Food Coloring Recipe
Make all things green this St. Patrick's day, including our green mac and cheese without food coloring!
Serving8
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup spinach
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups grated white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup peas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- Place the milk and spinach in a blender and blend until smooth.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in flour for 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk/spinach mixture and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk occasionally for 3-4 minutes until mixture starts to thicken.
- Add 1/2 cup water and cheese and whisk until melted.
- Stir in the pasta, broccoli and peas.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.
Notes
- Make sure to generously spray your pan with cooking spray so the macaroni doesn't stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 565 kcal · Carbohydrates: 54 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 27 g · Saturated Fat: 17 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 80 mg · Sodium: 443 mg · Potassium: 444 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 1478 IU · Vitamin C: 29 mg · Calcium: 544 mg · Iron: 2 mg