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Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese, y’all!

It’s as delicious as it sounds. Even my non-green-eating hubby loved it. When I win his stamp of approval with something green, it’s like I’ve won the lottery.

Well, not like really winning the lottery, but you get my point, right?

Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

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Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

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Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

I mean, we all love mac and cheese, right? For us, it’s a family favorite. But this Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese isn’t your normal, out of the box mac and cheese. This is savory, and explodes with flavor in your mouth. It’s soooo good!

Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

But honestly, y’all. You shouldn’t just take my word for it. You should try it.

Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese

Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked Skinner Large Elbows
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups 2% milk
  • 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, green part only
  • 6 slices center-cut thick bacon, cooked and crumbled (or cut)

Instructions

  • Spray a large 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water according to the directions on the package; drain and keep warm.
  • Clean saucepan out and wipe dry; return to medium heat on stove. Melt butter in pan. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for about one minute, stirring with a whisk constantly. Gradually add in the milk to the flour mixture and bring it to a boil making sure to stir constantly. Once it starts boiling, cook for about a minute or until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in about 4 ounces of cheese until smooth.
  • Add spinach to the pan and stir into the cheese mixture. Add warm pasta back into the large saucepan and mix with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Carefully pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with green onions, bacon and remaining cheese. Place in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted over the top.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately.
    • © Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

    Although my kids are pretty good about eating most everything I put in front of them, it’s always nice not to have to hide ingredients. Although you can clearly see the spinach, it doesn’t overpower the dish. Chopped spinach is much easier to stomach than full spinach leaves according to my kids. So many times when I add spinach to a recipe, I always chop it or make pretty, little chiffonade strips.

    Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

    What’s pretty great about this recipe is you can adjust all the ingredients according to your family’s likes. Want less spinach, put in less. Want more bacon, add in a few more slices. It’s totally up to you.

    Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

    But regardless, I don’t really think you can go wrong here. I mean, it’s mac and cheese.

    Bacon and Spinach Mac and Cheese. It's as delicious as it sounds. A filling mac and cheese recipe featuring fresh, chopped spinach and crispy bacon.

    What’s not to love about mac and cheese?

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    About Crystal

    Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

    Comments

    6. Mandee says

      Oh my word…that looks delicious! I LOVE bacon and these are all favorites of mine! I will definitely be trying this recipe in my home! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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    9. Jeanine says

      Wow this looks amazing. What a fabulous idea for mac and cheese which is a huge hit in our house. I’d love to change it up a bit like this!

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    11. Marcie W. says

      Nothing beats making macaroni and cheese from scratch, except maybe when you add bacon. This recipe sounds wonderful and the spinach means it’s healthy, right?! YUM!

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    12. Brandy says

      This looks so yummy. I never thought of using spinach in mac n cheese, most certainly have thought of bacon though. I am going to try this recipe asap!

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    17. Andrew says

      Talk about comfort foods of all comfort foods! This bacon and spinach mac and cheese hit all the right notes to be a favorite in our house, thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply

    18. Stacey says

      I really like this variation for mac and cheese.
      Nothing like adding a bit more protein and some greens to the recipe.

      Reply

    19. candice says

      You can’t go wrong with bacon and mac and cheese! I’m going to pin this for next weeks meal plan! Looks delicious and easy too.

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    20. Wendy says

      Oh yes. I will definitely be making this soon. This looks like a meal that the whole family will enjoy. You had me at bacon! 😉

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