Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Name: Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 grams package fresh baby spinach; 59 milliliters butter; 118 milliliters chopped cooked bacon (about 6 slices); 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons garlic powder; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 591 milliliters 2% milk; 454 grams 1/2 package rotini pasta; 1 teaspoons salt; 283 grams block 2% sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 955 calories, 40g of protein, and 43g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up flour, block sharp cheddar cheese, milk, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

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Pasta

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.

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Butter