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Looking for something delicious but easy meal to make? Maybe this Macaroni & Cheese is the answer. It’s the perfect comfort food. It’s warm and cozy and especially cheesy — what’s not to love about it!

This homemade Creamy Mac & Cheese recipe is super yummy, with a little fresh spinach to make it even better!

Let’s make a creamy mac and cheese recipe

Making homemade mac & cheese doesn’t have to be difficult either — this recipe is really easy to make and takes no time at all.

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Creamy Mac & Cheese ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this creamy mac & cheese.

4 cups Elbow Macaroni
4 tablespoons Butter
2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
3 1/2 – 4 cups Heavy Cream
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 cup Italian Blend Cheese, shredded
1-2 cups Fresh Spinach (optional)

Directions to make this creamy mac & cheese

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water — follow instructions for al dente pasta (usually 6-7 minutes), drain and set aside

Step 2

In a skillet, melt butter and cook garlic for about 30 seconds

Step 3

Add flour and combine

Step 4

Whisk in heavy cream and season with a pinch of salt, a few turns of ground pepper and Italian Seasoning and mix

Step 5

Add cheese and combine

Step 6

Add cooked pasta and stir until well incorporated into the cheesy mixture

Step 7

Add 1-2 cups of spinach and mix

Step 8

Serve and enjoy! You can leave out the spinach or add other veggies to make it a complete meal

Yield: 3-4

Creamy Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Mac & Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 4 cups Elbow Macaroni; 4 tablespoons Butter; 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour; 3 1/2 – 4 cups Heavy Cream; Salt; Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1 cup Italian Blend Cheese, shredded; 1-2 cups Fresh Spinach (optional)

This mac and cheese is creamy. It makes a perfect meal by serving it with vegetables. It is so easy to make and so delicious. This would make a perfect meal when you are busy.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups Elbow Macaroni
4 tablespoons Butter
2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
3 1/2 – 4 cups Heavy Cream
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 cup Italian Blend Cheese, shredded
1-2 cups Fresh Spinach (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water — follow instructions for al dente pasta (usually 6-7 minutes), drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt butter and cook garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add flour and combine.
Whisk in heavy cream and season with a pinch of salt, a few turns of ground pepper and Italian Seasoning and mix.
Add cheese and combine.
Add cooked pasta and stir until well incorporated into the cheesy mixture.
Add 1-2 cups of spinach and mix.
Serve.