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

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Did you make this Creamy mac and cheese recipe? What di your family think about it?