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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Garza Brand
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I also didn't like the kale and mushrooms.
Bonnette
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The mushrooms also added a great flavor.
Nickiesha Plummer
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The kale and mushrooms really make it special.
Samirah Williams
[email protected]I loved this macaroni and cheese! It was so creamy and delicious. The kale and mushrooms were a great addition.
Alizeh Khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of texture.
Ethan Long
[email protected]The creamy cheese sauce was perfect, and the kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
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[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy comfort food recipe.
Samuelistic Dollar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kale, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The mushrooms also added a great umami flavor. Overall, this was a very tasty and satisfying macaroni and cheese.
Jessica Ross
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The kale and mushrooms added a nice touch of flavor to the classic macaroni and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Mis Mess
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful kale and mushrooms. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Raja Rizwan
[email protected]This creamy baked macaroni and cheese with kale and mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food! The kale and mushrooms add a delicious savory flavor to the dish, and the cheese sauce is perfectly creamy and gooey. I will definitely be making this again a