Best Super Green Mac N Cheese Recipes

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GREEN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Green Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh spinach, fresh parsley, milk, water, salt, elbow macaroni, butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt, white cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups fresh spinach, packed
½ cup fresh parsley
2 ½ cups milk, divided
5 qt water
1 tablespoon salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb white cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk, and process until evenly mixed.
  • In a large pot, bring water and 1 tbsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the elbows and cook until al dente, roughly 6-7 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • In a large pot, combine the butter and flour on medium-high heat, and stir until the mixture has become golden brown.
  • Add 2 cups (470 ml) milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated.
  • Add in the spinach mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the green color is consistent.
  • Mix in the pasta and pour into a casserole dish.
  • Top the macaroni with mozzarella and broil for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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

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

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