Ingredients for Smoked Gouda Macaroni And Cheese
- Whole Wheat Bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Green Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- All Purpose Flour
- Nonfat Milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black Pepper
- Smoked Gouda Cheese
- Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Spinach
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- Cooking Spray
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How to Make Smoked Gouda Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pulse 2 slices of bread in a food processor until you have 1/2 cup of coarse breadcrumbs.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until a roux forms.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups non-fat milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in 8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded, and 4 ounces of your choice of additional cheese (cheddar, Gruyere, etc.), shredded until melted and smooth.
- Add 1 cup cooked macaroni and 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; stir until well combined.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
32g
Carbs
19g
