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Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese is for Dinner.

Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese are:

1 large bunch Swiss Chard leaves, well cleaned and sliced into ribbons
1/2 pound whole wheat pasta (I used rotini)
4-6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 leek, white and light green parts, chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups milk (I used 1% and it was just fine)
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
salt
pepper
nutmeg

Here is how you make Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.Blanch chard leaves in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.Drain chard and squeeze to remove excess water.Cook pasta until al dente, don't overcook because it's going in the oven again.Saute leek in butter and oil until softened.Add garlic and cook 1 minute.Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.Heat stock and milk.Add hot stock and milk to saute pan with leeks, garlic and roux, stirring until well combined.Simmer stock mixture until it thickens slightly.Add half of cheese and mix until melted.Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.Combine pasta, chard and sauce mix.Taste, correct seasonings, and pour into oven-safe dish.Bake for 20 minutes.Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on top of pasta, and bake for another 15 minutes, until browned and bubbly.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SNOWFIRE827.

The nutritional information for Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 273.6

• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 4.4 mg
• Sodium: 450.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
• Protein: 16.7 g