Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese

Name: Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz package tri-color rotini; 1/2 c butter; 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 c chopped onion; 1/4 c chopped red bell pepper; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder; 1/4 c all-purpose flour; 14 oz can evaporated milk; 8 oz plain greek yogurt; 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well; 2/3 c panko bread crumbs

Winner of the One-Pot Wonders Contest

By Ronna Farley
@RonnaF

This recipe prepares in a single pot, is easy to prepare and my entire family devours it!

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Mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods and I loved the addition of spinach and artichokes to this one-pot recipe. Nice and cheesy, with a hint of spice, I couldn't stop eating this. So good! The Test Kitchen

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★★★★☆ 2 votes4

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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16 oz

package tri-color rotini
1/2 c

butter
8 oz

shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c

chopped onion
1/4 c

chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp

granulated sugar
1/2 tsp

ancho chili powder
1/4 c

all-purpose flour
14 oz

can evaporated milk
8 oz

plain greek yogurt
14 oz

can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
10 oz

package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
2/3 c

panko bread crumbs

How to Make Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese

Step-by-Step

In a 3-quart over-proof casserole dish cook tri-color rotini in salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt butter in the same casserole dish over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Whisk in sugar, ancho chili powder and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside 1/3 cup cheddar cheese. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk. Add yogurt and remaining cheese, artichokes, spinach and rotini. Blend well.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup cheese and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is nicely browned. Makes 8 servings