Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Spinach mac and cheese is a simple 3 ingredient dish that takes moments of prep work but delivers on flavor and uniqueness.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 318kcal
Cost: Recipe $8.82 / Serving $1.10
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) elbow noodles ($0.98)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded ($2.00)
- 1 container (16 ounces) spinach artichoke dip ($5.84)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Turn off the heat.
- Mix the sauce. Stir the shredded mozzarella cheese and spinach artichoke dip into the hot pasta until evenly combined.
- Bake. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until heated through.
- Optional broil. Broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes for a golden, lightly crisp top if desired.
- Serve. Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- Pasta choice. Different pasta shapes absorb sauce differently, which can affect texture.
- Creaminess tip. If the mac and cheese seems dry, stir in a splash of milk or reserved pasta water before baking.
- Customizations. Add cooked chicken, bacon, or extra cheese if desired.
- Dip recommendation. Marketside Spinach and Artichoke Dip works well, but any favorite spinach artichoke dip can be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.8g | Protein: 17.9g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 9.3mg | Sodium: 586.4mg | Potassium: 206.3mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 51.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 329.4mg | Iron: 2mg
