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creamed spinach mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet
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Creamed Spinach Mac & Cheese

Creamed spinach mac and cheese is the easiest way to convince your picky eaters to eat more greens! This easy mac and cheese recipe comes together in 20 minutes making it perfect for the busiest of nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 10 oz pkg frozen spinach thawed
  • 1 23 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 1/3 cups milk
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Spread the thawed spinach between a couple layers of paper towels, press to squeeze out excess liquid, and then roughly chop. Set aside.
    2 10 oz pkg frozen spinach
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
    1 lb penne pasta
  • Add both the soup and milk to a large skillet set over medium low heat. Once the mixture's warm, add the cream cheese and mozzarella. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the mixture's smooth and everything's evenly incorporated.
    1 23 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 8 oz cream cheese, 2 1/3 cups milk, 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Add the spinach, seasonings, pasta, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
    freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't worry if at first the sauce appears to thin, because it will 100% thicken up as the pasta cools
  • Make sure to squeeze the excess water from the thawed spinach. If you don't the pasta could be kind of watery instead of creamy and thick.
  • I highly  recommend using whole milk or even half and half for best results.  Don't use skim milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7280IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2mg