Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

"Not sure where this recipe originated . . . I'm thinking Cooking Light (non-fat milk). Other cheeses can be used however I'm really partial to the smoked gouda!"

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (499.4 g)
Calories 510.3
Total Fat - 16.7 g
Saturated Fat - 6.2 g
Cholesterol - 11.8 mg
Sodium - 419.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 68.1 g
Dietary Fiber - 9.8 g
Sugars - 10.4 g
Protein - 25.2 g
Calcium - 593.7 mg
Iron - 7 mg
Vitamin C - 13 mg
Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook until thick (about 2 minutes). Add cheeses; stir until melted.

Step 4

Add spinach and macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.