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baked green mac and cheese

Baked Green Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound whole wheat macaroni noodles
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli thawed
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 4 cups colby jack cheese grated
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF
  • Add 2 cups milk, spinach and broccoli to a blender. Blend until spinach and broccoli are pureed.
  • In a large pot, add butter and flour over medium heat. Once thickened, slowly add remaining 1 cup of milk. Stir until thickens.
  • Add 3 cups cheese and seasonings to pot.
  • Add pasta to mix and stir.
  • Add pasta mix to baking dish, top with remaining 1 cup of grated cheese and bake for about 20 minutes.
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