Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Swiss Chard and Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with wholesome greens, this baked pasta dish is a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Roasted Garlic Paste:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mac and Cheese:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 bunch Swiss chard (stems removed and leaves chopped)
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in roasted garlic paste, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add Swiss chard and cook until wilted.
- Combine and Bake: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, add cooked pasta, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden.
Notes
- You can substitute kale or spinach for Swiss chard if desired.
- For extra crunch, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter before topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
