SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE
Source of Recipe
Cooking Light
Recipe Introduction
This American classic has been updated for heightened flavor. You can use regular Gouda or any other cheese that melts well.
List of Ingredients
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
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.
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
YIELD:
4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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