Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Elevate your mac and cheese game with this Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese. This bold and creamy recipe is the ultimate definition of comfort food!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 737kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. medium shells or jumbo elbow pasta
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups whole milk
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 14.5-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
- 4 cups shredded Cabot Monterey Jack cheese ~4 oz.
- 2 cups shredded Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar cheese ~2 oz.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- {optional} red pepper flakes and/or paprika for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9”x13” casserole dish with cooking spray; set dish aside. (Note: If using a Dutch oven, skip this step.)
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse, drain and set pasta aside.
- Meanwhile, using a large saucepan, whisk together eggs and milk. Place over medium-low heat, stirring often, until warm.
- Using a large pot or Dutch oven, add 6 Tbsp of butter and place over medium-high heat. Once butter has melted, reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic and flour. Cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture begins to turn light golden brown.
- Pour warm milk and egg mixture into the pot and whisk until well combined. Continue cooking, stirring often for 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and add spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and dry mustard; stir until well combined.
- Add cooked pasta; stir until well combined.
- Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish. (Note: If using a Dutch oven, skip this step. Instead, just put the Dutch oven directly into the oven uncovered.)
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
- {Optional} Before serving, sprinkle top with red pepper flakes and a pinch of paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3422IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 830mg | Iron: 2mg
