Mac 'n' cheese with pimento peppers
Votes: 1
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Add chopped canned pimento peppers to traditional macaroni and cheese sauce. Paired with extra-sharp cheddar, paprika, dry mustard, and garlic, they add a vibrant, multifaceted flavor to the mac and cheese. It's quick and easy to make: boiled macaroni and pimento peppers are mixed into a rich, cheesy sauce. Serve immediately, or, if desired, broil the mac and cheese in the oven for a golden, cheesy crust. The perfect warming dinner for a chilly evening.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 450 g of macaroni or other pasta of the same size
- 60 g butter
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated or finely chopped onion
- 3 tbsp. premium flour
- 2 cups of milk at room temperature
- 1.5 tsp paprika, half a handful
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 cups grated yellow extra-sharp cheddar
- 1 can (110g) canned chopped pimento peppers, drained
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt, add the pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in another saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Stir in the milk and heat until thickened. Season with paprika, dry mustard, and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in the cheese until melted. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce along with the pimento. Serve immediately, or transfer the mac and cheese to a shallow dish and broil until crisp.
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