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Mac and Cheese with Cheddar Cracker Crumbs
Ingredients
Double the cheesiness in a classic mac & cheese by using Cheddar-flavored snack crackers in the topping.
1 (16-oz.) box cavatappi pasta
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup Goldfish Snack Crackers
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 (16-oz.) package reduced-fat American cheese, chopped
1 (8-oz.) bag shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
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Mac and Cheese with Cheddar Cracker Crumbs

Mac and Cheese with Cheddar Cracker Crumbs

Mac and Cheese with Cheddar Cracker Crumbs
  • Servings:Serves 10
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time:30 minutes
directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-qt. baking dish and place on a baking sheet. Cook cavatappi according to package directions, draining about 3 minutes before al dente.
Meanwhile, squeeze spinach until very dry. In a food processor, pulse crackers until finely crushed, then transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in Parmesan and butter. Set aside.
In a 6- to 7-qt. pot, whisk cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Gradually whisk in garlic powder and remaining 4 cups milk. Heat to a boil over medium-high, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low.
To pot, add American and Cheddar cheeses one handful at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in spinach and par-cooked pasta until well combined.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with reserved cracker crumbs. Bake until top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, December 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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