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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach

Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach
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About a year ago, I decided to make my macaroni and cheese recipe. I’ll eat any pasta, I like cheese, so I wanted to enjoy macaroni and cheese. Everything was perfect for my first time making it; I finally understood the appeal! Unfortunately, I lost the original recipe for Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach, and subsequent attempts were only so-so until today.

I viewed several recipes and combined parts of them to come up with this one. It’s rich and creamy without being too much; it was perfect for me. If you’ve never made a roux before, don’t be intimidated, it requires attention but is not difficult and is necessary to achieve creaminess and evenly distribute the flavour.

I’m thrilled I used some chicken stock instead of all milk this time; I think that’s what kept this from being too thick. This Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach recipe is versatile; you can leave out the meat or use bacon or chicken, switch the spinach to broccoli and use whatever kind of cheeses you like. However, it probably took me close to an hour to prepare, so this is not a dish for a quick work-night meal.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ground Beef and Spinach

Gretel ShawGretel Shaw
This baked macaroni and cheese with ground beef and spinach recipe is versatile; you can leave out the meat or use bacon or chicken, switch the spinach to broccoli and use whatever kind of cheeses you like.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 818 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Bowl of raw macaroni1 package macaroni
  • Raw meat mince¼ pound ground beef (minced beef)
  • wooden bowl of salt1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper pile, paths, top1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • dried garlic1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaves1 teaspoon oregano
  • Spinach½ bunch spinach - chopped
  • fresh butter pieces3 tablespoons butter
  •  
    1 small shallot - chopped
  • garlic4 cloves garlic - chopped
  • Pile of flour isolated on white background¼ cup all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
  • bowl of fresh chicken broth1 cup chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon)
  •  
    2 cups whole milk
  • Mozzarella cheese isolated on white background8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • Cheddar cheese block, paths1 cup cheddar cheese
  • parmesan cheese¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fine breadcrumbs, also breading or crispies in wooden bowl1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Boil water for the macaroni, cook until al dente, drain.
  • Brown the ground beef, I added salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano (a pinch or so of each) for additional flavour.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, add the flour, cook and whisk
  • Add the shallot and garlic, cook for a few minutes until softened.
  • Add the chicken stock and milk, whisking often.
  • Turn up the heat, let boil or almost boil until it thickens.
  • Add the mozzarella and cheddar and keep whisking until they melt.
  • Mix the beef, spinach, macaroni and sauce, pour into a casserole dish, top with parmesan and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 818kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 45gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 2203mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5068IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 1043mgIron: 5mg
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