Spinach and Artichoke Mac 'n Cheese Cups

Combine spinach and artichoke dip with mac 'n cheese for the ultimate comfort food. MORE+ LESS-

By Bev Cooks

April 24, 2017

Make with

Pillsbury Crescents

Ingredients

cup elbow macaroni

jar (16 oz) alfredo sauce (I used roasted garlic)

package (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and any excess liquid squeezed out

jar (6.5 oz) artichoke hearts, drained

Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls (from an 8 oz and 4 oz can)

1/2

cup Rice Chex™ cereal

1/4

cup grated parmesan cheese

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1

In a small food processor, pulse the Rice Chex™ cereal and the parmesan cheese together, until you get a bread crumb consistency. Set aside.
2

Pour the alfredo sauce into a small sauce pan. Add the thawed spinach and artichoke hearts. Stir to combine. Bring to a light simmer.
3

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente (package instructions). Drain and add to sauce. Stir to combine.
4

Arrange the crescent rolls in a muffin pan. Be sure and press the dough in the bottom of the tin to cover all of the space.
5

Spoon the macaroni filling into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with the Rice Chex™/parmesan topping.
6

Slide into a 400°F oven for about 15 minutes. Check at the 13-minute mark. Serve immediately.

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