SPINACH MAC & GOUDA

Spinach Mac & Gouda image

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 1 1/4 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 712.4, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 22.5