Kitchen Sink Mac and Cheese

Kitchen Sink Mac and Cheese

 

 

Prep time: 20 Min - Cook time: 30 Min - Total time: 50 Min

 

 

Ingredients

 

• (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tsp ground mustard
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• Spinach or chard
• Cherry tomatoes

 

Instructions

 

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, then add 1 tbsp of salt. Add the macaroni, and stir. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring 2-3 times.
2. In another pan, melt the butter, then add the flour, salt and pepper until it's mixed thoroughly and bubbly - about 1-2 minutes.
3. Slowly add in the milk, while stirring constantly. Continue to cook until smooth. Add the chopped spinach and stir. Turn the heat to low.
4. Add the cheddar cheese and stirring frequently, cook until the cheese is melted.
5. Drain the macaroni, add to the cheese mixture. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, and bake at 350 for 30 minutes until lightly browned on top.

 

 

 

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Notes:

 

We don't have mac and cheese often, but when we do, there is always something extra to add.

 

 

 

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