PIMIENTO MAC AND CHEESE
How do you improve on mac and cheese? Mix in a little southern charm. The mix of Parmesan, cheddar, bell pepper, and Peppadew peppers coats the pasta perfectly.
Provided by Rozanne Gold
Categories Food Processor Cheese Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Cheddar Mozzarella Winter Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 1/2 cup water, bell pepper, and 1 1/2 garlic cloves to boil in small saucepan. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pepper is soft, about 15 minutes.
- Toast panko in skillet over medium-high heat until golden, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool to lukewarm. Rub 1 tablespoon butter into crumbs to coat. Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Transfer bell pepper mixture to processor. Add Peppadews and 1 tablespoon brine, 2 tablespoons butter, ground chiles, and 1/2 garlic clove; then add cheddar and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Blend until sauce is smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 8-cup baking dish (or 6 individual dishes). Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot. Stir sauce and mozzarella into pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon pasta into dish. Sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake pasta until topping is crisp and sauce is bubbling, about 25 minutes (15 for individual). Let stand 10 minutes.
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Tariq Pasha
[email protected]This dish was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some cayenne pepper next time.
Minarul islam Minar
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out grainy. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.
David Mundeke
[email protected]This was easy to make and turned out great. I used a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese and it was very flavorful.
Kenny Mildor
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mac and cheese, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The pimiento cheese gave it a unique flavor that I enjoyed.
Junior Monngakgotla
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover pimiento cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.
YAMI KHAN OFFICIAL
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Princess Tshuma
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it.
Thomas Anyika
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Kaitlyn Perumal
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.
David Jr
[email protected]Yum!
Kiran Adnan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's a keeper!
Saida Evana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pimiento, but I thought this dish was still pretty good. The cheese sauce was creamy and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Evang Adarkwah Yaw
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I used sharp cheddar cheese and it was very flavorful.
Ally Haruna
[email protected]I love the addition of pimiento to this mac and cheese. It gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Katty A
[email protected]This pimiento mac and cheese was a hit! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.