Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

By calypan

Ingredients

• 1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon  butter
• 1/4 cup  thinly sliced green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 2 cups  fat-free milk
• 1/2 teaspoon  salt
• 1/4 teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/2 cup  (2 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1/3 cup  (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 5 cups  coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• 4 cups  hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

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

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.

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.