SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE W/SPINACH

SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE W/SPINACH image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
5 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
4 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
Cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook until thick (about 2 minutes). Add cheeses; stir until melted. Add spinach and macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 399(25% from fat); FAT 10.9g (sat 6.2g,mono 3g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 20.1g; CHOLESTEROL 33mg; CALCIUM 421mg; SODIUM 725mg; FIBER 3.7g; IRON 3.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 54.9g