✭ How To LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SPINACH

Try easy LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SPINACH Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SPINACH


INGREDIENTS

1 3?4 cups low-fat milk, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.) 1 cup low fat cottage cheese 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1?8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 8 ounces elbow macaroni 1?4 cup toasted wheat germ


DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400F. Spray 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the milk and flour until smooth. In heavy medium saucepan, heat remaining 1 1/2 cups milk over medium heat until steaming. Add flour mixture; cook 2-3 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Rinse under cold running water; squeeze out excess moisture. Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling lightly salted water 4-5 minutes or until not quite tender, stirring often. (Macaroni will continue to cook while baking.) Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain again. In large bowl, stir together cheese sauce and macaroni. Spread half of the macaroni mixture in baking dish; spoon spinach over top. Spread remaining macaroni mixture over spinach layer; sprinkle with wheat germ. (Dish can be made to this point and refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator before baking.) Bake 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden. TIP*If you can't find wheat germ, substitute an equal amount of Parmesan cheese, cracker crumbs or bread crumbs. VARIATION: To make Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese with Peppers, substitute 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese for 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Omit the nutmeg. Add 1 (4 1/2-oz.) can chopped mild green chiles, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro and dash cayenne pepper to cheese sauce. Omit spinach. Instead, cook 2 cups thawed frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables in 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Replace spinach with pepper mixture.




by: TishT

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