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Greek Mac and Cheese

Greek Mac and Cheese

Kenton & Jane
A Greek twist on an American classic.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 -5

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb elbow pasta
  • 1 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup pepper jack
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • Salt
  • Bechamel:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook as directed for el dente.
  • Once pasta is done, drain and set aside.
  • In same pot add a little olive oil and heat over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and add pasta back in.

Time to make Bechamel:

  • In pan, melt butter
  • Add milk and heat - don't let it boil.
  • Add feta and pepper jack, pepper jack will melt, feta wont.
  • Once cheese has melted, begin incorporating semolina, slowly, stirring continuously.
  • When it starts to thicken, dump it into pasta mixture. Mix well.
  • Empty into oven safe dish.
  • Top with breadcrumbs.
  • Place in preheated oven at 400F for 10-12 minutes.*
  • Remove and enjoy!

Notes

*to give it a nice golden color on top, if you have a top broiler, after the 12 minutes, turn it on and leave in for a 2-3 minutes, or until color is achieved.