Ingredients
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12
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2
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1/4
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1/4
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2
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1
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8
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4
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2
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1/4
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-
-
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Directions
I love homemade macaroni and cheese. Its so much better than the boxed versions, but mac and cheese can be so heavy that its hard to enjoy it very often. This healthier mac and cheese recipe is not only lighter, but it will also be a hit with your kids. My skeptical daughter gave it her approval. For low-carb macaroni and cheese options, try Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese or Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.,If you want to make this recipe a quick stovetop mac and cheese, you can skip the last step. Just serve it without the breadcrumbs and grated cheese.,For creamy macaroni and cheese, its essential to choose a good cheese. Grating the cheese yourself will give the the smoothest cheese sauce.,Switch out the spinach for other vegetables like mushrooms or broccoli.,Sub the 2% cheddar for reduced fat Gruyere.,Use whole wheat, gluten-free, or chickpea pasta instead of fiber-enriched pasta.,Try a different shaped pasta like farfalle, rotini, or penne.,Swap the breadcrumbs for panko.,Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Chees,Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli,Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies,Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese,Greek Mac and Cheese
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Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375f |
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2
Done
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in a Large, Heavy Skillet, Melt Butter. Add Flour and Cook Over Low Heat Stirring With a Whisk. |
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3
Done
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Add Onion and Cook Another 2 Minutes. Add Milk and Chicken Broth and Continue Whisking, Raising Heat to Medium-High Until It Comes to a Boil and Becomes Smooth and Thick. Season With Salt and Pepper. |
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4
Done
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Once It Becomes Thick, Remove from Heat, Add Cheese 1/4 Cup at a Time and Mix Well Until Cheese Is Melted. Adjust Salt and Pepper to Taste, Add Cooked Macaroni and Baby Spinach. |
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5
Done
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Pour Into Baking Dish. Top With Grated Cheese and Breadcrumbs. Spray a Little More Oil on Top. |
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6
Done
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Bake For 15-20 Minutes, Then Broil For a Few Minutes to Get the Breadcrumbs Golden. |
