Ingredients
Salted butter Short-cut pasta Whole milk Package of cream cheese Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Kosher salt and ground pepper Ground cayenne pepper Fresh baby spinach Marinated artichokes Ritz crackers Garlic powder
Kitchen Supplies
9×13 inch baking dish Large saucepan Medium mixing bowl
You know those fallback recipes? The ones you make over and over again? Well, this One Pot Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese is mine. It’s the easiest and best mac-and-cheese recipe. It uses just one pot, and the ingredients and methods are simple. My trick is to first boil the pasta in just enough water to start the cooking process, then add milk and cream cheese. That means there’s no boiling and draining the pasta, and no fussing around with making a roux either. Plus the cream cheese creates a light and creamy sauce without having to add any additional flour-like in a béchamel. What’s really great about this recipe is just how adaptable it is. When my brothers are around, I omit the veggies, but I include a few chipotle peppers in adobo, and I use half pepper jack and half cheddar cheese. It’s one of their favorites! Looking for other easy one pot pastas? Here are my favorites: One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta One Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Lastly, if you make this One Pot Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
