Ingredients
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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5 cups fresh spinach, coarsly chopped
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4 cups elbow macaroni (cooked and hot)
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cooking spray
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1/4 cup shallot, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add milk, cream, 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.
- 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.