SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. of elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve 1/3 cup of this for topping the macaroni before you bake it)
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, plus 1/8 tsp. for topping
1/4 tsp. paprika, plus 1/8 tsp. for topping
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package or recipe directions until it is a few minutes (6 min. are usually good) less than al dente - the pasta will continue to cook in the oven, so having very al dente pasta when you put the pasta in to bake will ensure your macaroni isn't mushy or overcooked. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute. Whisk the milk into the roux a little at a time, making sure to work out all the clumps so you have a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat until milk has thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Stir in 2 and 2/3 cups of the cheddar cheese with a spoon or spatula. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir mustard powder, cayenne, paprika, and black pepper into sauce. Stir pasta into sauce. Pour pasta into a baking dish (or cast iron skillet). Top with the extra 1/8 tsp. of cayenne and paprika and the extra 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 15-25 minutes or until cheese has melted and edges are crispy.

Angeline Chipedza
[email protected]

I love the spicy kick this recipe has.


Rsshid Ali
[email protected]

This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kwaw Enock
[email protected]

This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried.


Shan Lashari
[email protected]

I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Talash Mahmud
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


Asif khokhar
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was still really good. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


Akintola Mojeed
[email protected]

This dish is so versatile. You can add any kind of cheese or toppings you like.


Ilmars Zaltans
[email protected]

I served this with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal.


Abir Mahmod
[email protected]

I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a really nice flavor.


B Blake
[email protected]

I added some chopped bacon to the cheese sauce and it was amazing!


Sage Aguilar
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! It's the perfect comfort food.


Mr Hitler
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the spicy kick it has.


Nomo Momo
[email protected]

This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lupe Gamez
[email protected]

I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mav Mav
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


belal Mahmoud
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a medium cheddar cheese and it had just the right amount of kick. My kids loved it too!


Kadin Perkins
[email protected]

I was skeptical about the spice level, but it was just right. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted broccoli and it was a delicious meal.


Md harunorrashid
[email protected]

This spicy macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! It was the perfect amount of spicy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #casseroles     #main-dish     #side-dishes     #eggs-dairy     #pasta     #american     #oven     #fall     #vegetarian     #winter     #cheese     #dietary     #spicy     #seasonal     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #taste-mood     #savory     #equipment     #presentation     #served-hot