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Spicy Mac and Cheese

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Kurt
I think Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. And sometimes a bowl of plain macaroni and cheese is all I need. But we like to crank the flavor up too, and mac and cheese is very adaptable. Here I've added bell peppers and onions, and spices to amp up the flavor.
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Oven Temp 350ºF
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Method Oven, Stovetop
Calories 4522 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 Large stock pot
  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces macaroni uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce or other hot sauce
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the the oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • Cook the macaroni to just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
    12 ounces macaroni
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium green bell pepper, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 small onion
  • Add the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, and hot sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
    1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for at least 5 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
    Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Add the coconut cream and egg to the pepper mixture and stir to combine.
    1 cup coconut cream, 1 large egg
  • Add the butter and Dijon mustard. Return to low heat and stir until the butter melts and the mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes.
    3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Add 3 ½ cups of the cheese and stir to combine.
    4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Add the macaroni and stir until thoroughly it's coated with the cheese and pepper mixture.
  • Transfer the macaroni mixture to the baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese on top is melted, about 25 minutes. If you want a crisp top, turn on the broiler and broil for 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 4522kcalCarbohydrates: 308gProtein: 170gFat: 297gSaturated Fat: 187gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 60gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 728mgSodium: 3511mgPotassium: 2733mgFiber: 25gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 11870IUVitamin C: 262mgCalcium: 3420mgIron: 15mg

INSPIRED BY

https://www.thekitchn.com/macaroni-pie-recipe-23242171

THIS RECIPE IS FROM

The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com

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