Semi-Homemade Spinach Mac and Cheese
This creamy and delicious dish is the perfect combination of comfort food and nutrition. It’s made with a box of your favorite Mac and cheese and a healthy serving of spinach, making it a great option for a tasty and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- One box mac and cheese, prepared as directed
- 1 1/2 cup frozen spinach (more/less depending on preference)
- 2 medium tomatoes or 3 plum tomatoes, diced
- Seasonings if desired (black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder are good!)
- olive oil as needed
- Parmesan cheese as desired
Directions
1. Coat skillet or pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once warmed, add spinach.
2. Sauté spinach until heated through. Once defrosted, add any seasonings desired.
3. Mix spinach and mac and cheese. When served, top with diced tomatoes and cheese.
Substitutions
- To add protein, this can be made with any meat or meat substitution (sausage, grilled/rotisserie chicken, ground beef, black beans)
- Addition vegetables can be added such as grilled or roasted broccoli, squash, or cauliflower
