Creamy Mac & Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese is the perfect comfort food.  It’s warm and cozy and especially cheesy — what’s not to love.  This recipe for homemade Creamy Mac & Cheese is super yummy with a little fresh spinach to make it even better!

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

Creamy Mac & Cheese

Shopping List:

• 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

*You can leave out the spinach or add other veggies to make it a complete meal