{"id":561,"date":"2019-03-09T09:57:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T16:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/?p=561"},"modified":"2020-05-08T10:48:53","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:48:53","slug":"green-mac-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/09\/green-mac-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Ultimate Green Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>My family raved that this is the creamiest green mac and cheese ever. Super rich, cheddary, packed with sneaky veggies, and made on the stove top in less than a Paw Patrol episode! I know it seems a little strange at first, but give it a try and you\u2019ll see why we love it so much.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-562\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_05941-02-2048x2048.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_05941-02-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_05941-02-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_05941-02-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_05941-02-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/2 tbsp. salted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. salt<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bc milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cooked broccoli florets<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup baby spinach<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 cups large elbow pasta<\/li>\n<li>2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded (I used Cracker Barrel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook your favorite pasta according to the package directions, then drain and return to the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, add the spinach, broccoli and milk to a food processor. Whirl until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate pot, melt the butter. Add flour and stir to combine. Slowly add the milk mixture, while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat, then add in the cheese and salt.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, and stir to coat completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_0587-01-2048x2048.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"515\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_0587-01-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_0587-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_0587-01-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/happytummiescookbook.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC_0587-01-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Happy Cooking!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">If you make this, I&#8217;d love to see hear how you liked it! Share photos of your creations and tag @happytummiescookbook.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Green Mac and Cheese My family raved that this is the creamiest green mac and cheese ever. Super rich, cheddary, packed with sneaky veggies, and made on the stove top in less than a Paw Patrol episode! 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