Smoky Spinach Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup shallot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
5 cups fresh spinach, coarsly chopped
4 cups elbow macaroni (cooked and hot)
cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk, cream, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended.
Bring to a boil; cook until thick (about 2 minutes).
Add cheeses; stir until melted.
Add spinach and macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring until well blended.
Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.