CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH KALE AND MUSHROOMS
Don't be alarmed by how much kale you start with for this recipe. It will cook down quite a bit and pairs deliciously with the creamy pasta and shiitake mushrooms.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms are lightly browned in spots and softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the kale, garlic and 1/2 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Cook until the kale is wilted but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Carefully wipe out the saucepan (or give it a quick rinse if it is really dirty). Add the half-and-half and cayenne and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the macaroni and reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (The mixture will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Gently fold in the reserved vegetables. Season to taste with additional salt if needed. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
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Sasi gurung Gulungme
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this
Wayne Diebel
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The macaroni and cheese was cheesy and gooey, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. Even my picky kids loved it!
AltafKhanKK07
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Adesola Abdullah
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Julian Ude
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was delicious, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make macaroni and cheese dish.
Nonkou Djifa
[email protected]I'm a big fan of macaroni and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Aima Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-t
Spiker Abram
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of sophistication. I will definitely be making this
loyd siampuma
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The macaroni and cheese was cheesy and gooey, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. Even my picky kids loved it!
Muheeb Muheeb
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Agbaglo Ernest
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kale, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The kale added a nice pop of color and a slightly bitter flavor that complemented the creamy cheese sauce and earthy mushrooms. I would definitely recom
Yagyaraj Joshi
[email protected]This creamy baked macaroni and cheese with kale and mushrooms was an absolute delight! The kale added a nice touch of bitterness that balanced out the richness of the cheese sauce, and the mushrooms added an earthy flavor that took this classic dish