

Salami, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
Take macaroni and cheese to a whole new level with salami and vegetables:
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Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Salami, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time13 Minutes
0Cook Time35 Minutes
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
12 ounces Red Table Meat Co. salami, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
3 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
2 ½ cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat medium pot of water over high heat and bring to boil. Cook pasta according to package, until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add salami and cook until it begins to release its oils.
- Add roasted red pepper and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and place on plate lined with paper towels to get rid of excess liquid/grease.
- In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Season with salt. Add flour, stirring to create a roux. Let cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, so milk and flour become incorporated. Once all of the milk is added, stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni, salami, red pepper, and spinach. Stir well to combine. 8. Pour into prepared dish.
- Combine panko bread crumbs and melted butter, stirring until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.
- If breadcrumbs are not golden, turn on broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so they do not burn.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then dig in!
13 minutes
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35 minutes
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat medium pot of water over high heat and bring to boil. Cook pasta according to package, until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add salami and cook until it begins to release its oils.
- Add roasted red pepper and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and place on plate lined with paper towels to get rid of excess liquid/grease.
- In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Season with salt. Add flour, stirring to create a roux. Let cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, so milk and flour become incorporated. Once all of the milk is added, stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni, salami, red pepper, and spinach. Stir well to combine. 8. Pour into prepared dish.
- Combine panko bread crumbs and melted butter, stirring until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.
- If breadcrumbs are not golden, turn on broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so they do not burn.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then dig in!