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Slimmed Down Mac & Cheese

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Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni or shells wheat or whole wheat
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 8 oz reduced fat cheddar for best results shred yourself
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with buttered flavor Pam spray.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir with a whisk.
  • Add onion and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in milk and chicken broth, whisking continuously and raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and add cheese gradually (1/4 cup at a time), stirring well until cheese is melted. Add cooked pasta and baby spinach, and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more oil on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden. Enjoy!
Keyword mac & cheese, macaroni and cheese