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Creamy Spinach and Feta Macaroni and Cheese
We’d been planning to have a ham for a while. Roasts are a great dinner option, especially for a Monday. We eat it as a meal the first day, and the second day the leftovers get incorporated into something else. Bones get boiled to make soup suppers and there are only two more days to fill in the weekday. Easy peasy.
However, what was giving me trouble was the macaroni I’d decided to make. My independent thinker, also known as a kindergartner, had rebelled against several of my macaroni and cheese attempts in the past. They weren’t orange enough or they had pepper in them. They had melted cheese on the top. Anything and everything was a reason not to touch the creamy goodness.
Tonight, however, I won. I made a homemade macaroni and cheese recipe he could not refuse, and then I smiled at the wonderment of it all. Who knew all it took was the “cut spaghetti” shape to convince the boy that this is what he wanted?
Spinach and Feta Macaroni and Cheese
5 cups fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 cups cheddar, shredded
3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
1 pound macaroni-style pasta or cut spaghetti, cooked to al dente
Toss lemon juice and spinach. Heat in microwave or over stove in a small saucepan just until it starts to wilt. Set aside. Over medium heat, melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and continue cooking for 3 minutes until lightly browned. Slowly whisk in milk and add in salt and oregano. Begin adding cheddar in small amounts, stirring until melted between each addition. When all the cheese is melted stir in the feta. Mix in cooked macaroni and spinach. Serve immediately sprinkled with extra feta if desired.
Makes 10-12 servings.
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Homemade Stove Top Macaroni + Cheese commented on Jun 29 11 at 4:58 pmNancy-The Sensitive Pantry commented on Jan 25 11 at 7:16 amLove this hot cheesy pasta! With spinach! Would love a steamy bowl right about now.
Amanda commented on Jan 25 11 at 9:06 amBrilliant I would LOVE to make this and feed it to my kids…and me!! You post the best recipes here… you are the reason I check everyday!!!
Katie | GoodLife Eats commented on Jan 25 11 at 9:13 amThis sounds great, Shaina! I love changing up traditional Mac n Cheese with different flavors, cheeses, and mix-ins.
marla {family fresh coo!king} commented on Jan 25 11 at 9:14 amLove that you combined cheddar cheese & feta in this Mac and Cheese – looks wonderful!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen commented on Jan 25 11 at 9:24 amFeta cheese and spinach is always a lovely combination. This is a nice variation on an old classic.
Jamie | My Baking Addiction commented on Jan 25 11 at 4:20 pmGreat idea, Shaina! This looks and sounds simply delicious.
Cookbook Queen commented on Jan 25 11 at 6:05 pmI love macaroni anything, but this looks ESPECIALLY yummy!!
FoodontheTable commented on Jan 26 11 at 11:03 amYum yum yum yum. Healthy mac & cheese!
Wenderly commented on Jan 28 11 at 2:16 pmThis has my name all over it! My Yanni will be forever grateful!
jade1977 commented on Oct 24 11 at 9:22 pmIt was a good idea but a little bland and way too salty in mine and my boyfriends opinions.
Elizabeth commented on Feb 01 12 at 9:17 pmI added cayenne pepper to mine… so delicious! Great recipe!
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