If you love kale, you will absolutely adore this Alpine Cheddar and Kale Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe. The pairing of tender kale with our delicious Alpine Cheddar makes for a super creamy and scrumptious mac and cheese that’s also quick and easy to make. Any way you look at it, this recipe is a winner. Try it out and feel free to share it with your fellow kale lovers on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. And why not share it with those who may not be too keen on kale too – this recipe may just win them over!

Ready to make this super dish? Cook your pasta according to the package directions (fusilli, rotini, and macaroni all work well) and drain well. In the meantime, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and then add shallot to cook, stirring until it’s slightly softened, about 1 or 2 minutes. Make a roux (a mixture of fat – especially butter – and flour used in making sauces) by sprinkling flour over the shallot and stirring until the flour is dissolved into the butter. Whisk in milk until combined, then whisk in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. Remove sauce from heat and stir in cheddar until completely melted. Stir the hot cooked pasta, sauce, and kale together in a pasta pot and enjoy.

Need another great mac and cheese recipe with vegetables? You’ll love all the fabulous vegetables in our Grilled Vegetable Mac & Cheese – with summer squash, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, a portobello mushroom, and a vidaila onion, it’s guaranteed to satisfy your craving for mac and cheese AND nutritious veggies! Did you know that Cabot is owned by 800 farm families who work hard to ensure that all of our products are made using only the finest ingredients? That’s why we’re confident that you’ll love this stovetop cheddar mac and cheese recipe. We’d love to hear what you thought so, please rate and review it after trying it out!