Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese
Source of Recipe
Cooking Light (Mar/2003)
Recipe Introduction
This American classic has been updated for heightened flavor. You can use regular Gouda or any other cheese that melts well.
The TODAY Show 3/5/03
List of Ingredients
1 slice whole wheat bread (1-ounce)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (2 ounces)
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
4 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
Cooking spray
Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup.
3. 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.
4. 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 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly. YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
CALORIES 399 (25 percent from fat); FAT 10.9g (sat 6.2g, mono 3g, poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 20.1g; CARB 54.9g; FIBER 3.7g; CHOL 33mg; IRON 3.6mg; SODIUM 725mg; CALC 421mg
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