GREEN MAC N' CHEESE WITHOUT FOOD COLORING

Green Mac N' Cheese Without Food Coloring image

Delicious homemade mac n' cheese filled with vegetables to make the perfect St. Patrick's Day dish!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups milk
1 cup spinach
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
4 cups grated white cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup peas

Steps:

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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2237 kcal, Fat 148 g, SaturatedFat 87 g, Cholesterol 459 mg, Sodium 3706 mg, Carbohydrate 86 g, Sugar 54 g, Protein 143 mg