Popeye Mac Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Spinach Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and then add 2 cups of macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Add Cheese
Reduce heat to low, then add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Stir in 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Preparing Spinach Topping
- 7
Sauté Spinach
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 8
Add Spinach
Add 3 cups of fresh spinach and 1 tsp of red pepper flakes. Cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.