Spinach-Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Spinach-Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 5 ounces (5 cups), baby spinach, chopped coarse; 1½ cups, water; 1 cup, whole milk; 8 ounces (2 cups), elbow macaroni; ¼ teaspoon, table salt; 1 cup marinated, artichoke hearts, chopped; 4 ounces, American cheese, shredded (1 cup); ½ teaspoon, pepper; 4 ounces, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1½ ounces, Parmesan cheese, shredded (½ cup)

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2022

Beloved spinach-artichoke dip plus elbow macaroni equals a stellar version of mac and cheese.

SERVES4

TIME45 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Sautéed fresh baby spinach and marinated artichoke hearts added the iconic flavor of spinach-artichoke dip to classic macaroni and cheese. American cheese kept the cheese sauce creamy and velvety, not gritty or greasy.

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