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Creamed Spinach Macaroni and Cheese

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Creamed spinach macaroni and cheese is a fun combination of two favorite side dishes. It is a great way to get them to eat their greens!

Serving spoon filled with creamy white mac and cheese with chopped spinach in it.

This yummy mac and cheese recipe is super creamy and cheesy. Plus it has spinach mixed in to balance it all out.

It is a perfect accompaniment to almost any entrée. Just imagine how good it will look on your dinner plate.

If you are looking for a tasty way to change up your side dish routine, you are in the right place. This recipe combines a mozzarella version of our favorite creamy stovetop mac and cheese with spinach for a winning mashup.

This recipe was originally shared back in 2015. We have served it with everything from prime rib to grilled chicken over the years.

When I pulled up the recipe to make it, I realized it could use a facelift. So I snapped some quick pictures and updated the recipe card to make it easier for you to enjoy.

saucepan filled with white cheese sauce, colander filled with cooked shell pasta and box of defrosted chopped spinach.

Now I hope this inspires you to give it a try. It’s a great way to get a little more spinach in your family’s diet!

Original post from 2015

I have been thinking about making this for quite some time. I loved the idea of mixing creamed spinach and creamy macaroni and cheese.

So, when my husband said he wanted to grill some steaks I decided this was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. I mean if steak houses are famous for serving creamed spinach with their prime rib, wouldn’t this be a great down home spin on that idea? Yes! Yes, it is!

Saucepan of creamy spinach mac and cheese with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Somehow I failed to get a picture of my husband’s steak. He got himself a 23 oz T bone.

Because who doesn’t need 23 oz of beef for dinner? He asked if I wanted one too, but I knew I had to live through the evening so I asked him to get me something a little more reasonable.

Scooping out helping of cheesy white macaroni and cheese with spinach.

Little Dude loved the macaroni and cheese. Cheese and pasta are two things I can usually count on him eating, so it is a convenient cover to get him to try some green vegetables as well.

Hopefully that trick will work for your family as well!

For more sneaky vegetable recipes, try making acorn squash mac and cheese or crockpot mac and cheese with corn. Can you see a theme here? Macaroni and cheese is a great way to add some extra veggies.

Serving spoon filled with creamy white mac and cheese with chopped spinach in it.

Creamed Spinach Macaroni and Cheese

Carlee
This yummy mac and cheese recipe is super creamy and cheesy. Plus it has spinach mixed in to balance it all out.
It is a perfect accompaniment to almost any entrée. Just imagine how good it will look on your dinner plate.
5 from 10 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 oz pasta
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz mozzarella
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
  • teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions and drain.
    6 oz pasta
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, begin to heat up the soup and milk. Stir in the cream cheese and mozzarella and cook until cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.
    1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 4 oz mozzarella, 4 oz cream cheese
  • Add the seasonings, spinach and pasta. Stir to coat.
    ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic, 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
    ¼ cup grated Parmesan

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 659mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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Carlee

Thursday 4th of June 2015

and it works!

Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy

Wednesday 3rd of June 2015

I would have never thought of putting creamed spinach together with mac and cheese. It looks good! Thanks for sharing with Idea Box.

Carlee

Wednesday 3rd of June 2015

Thank you! We thought it was a really nice combo... and this way Jax couldn't just eat the mac and cheese and not touch the spinach!

Carlee

Tuesday 2nd of June 2015

We really enjoyed this twist on macaroni and cheese and hope you do too!

Maria Elena

Friday 29th of May 2015

I love spinach! Wha a great recipe. Have a great weekend! xxx Maria

Carlee

Friday 29th of May 2015

Me too! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Quirky Homemaker

Friday 29th of May 2015

Sounds interesting! Wonder if I could get my kids to try it? Thanks for the inspiration! Stopping by from the Weekend Recipe Link Up. Hope you have a great weekend!

Carlee

Friday 29th of May 2015

My little guy ate some and he usually isn't too into green things. The fact that it was macaroni and cheese was enough to convince him. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!