Thai Macaroni and Cheese

Thai Macaroni and Cheese will please the kiddos and the adults in your family… seriously!  It’s SO cheesy-yummy fabulous with just a little hint of Thai flavor.

My BFF, Carol, made this recipe last week and I must admit- I was a little skeptical at first.  After the first bite however, I was a fan!  Second helpings and all

Thai Macaroni and Cheese

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Author: Ruthie

Recipe type: Main

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (4-ounce) jar Thai red curry paste
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups cream (alternatively, use 5 cups whole milk instead of both milk and cream)
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
• Crumb Topping:
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. For the mac ‘n’ cheese:
2. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
3. Salt generously, and then add the pasta and cook to box instructions, usually 6 to 7 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. In another large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
6. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until it deepens in color and releases a light toasted aroma, about 1 minute.
7. Whisk in the Thai red curry paste, and when fully combined, pour in the milk and cream (or all milk, if using).
8. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and then turn down to a simmer.
9. Simmer until the mixture thickens, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes.
10. Off heat, whisk in the cheeses and stir until melted.
11. Add the pasta and toss to combine.
12. Turn your broiler on.
13. For the crumb topping:
14. Toss the panko with the melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
15. To assemble:
16. Pour the mac ‘n’ cheese into a broiler-safe casserole dish, sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, and broil until browned, about 1 minute.

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Thai Macaroni and Cheese will make the whole family happy… you’ll all want seconds too!

I hope your Monday’s a really good one.  I’m getting ready to attend Snap at the end of the week and I can’t even tell you how excited I am to go

xoxo~ Ruthie

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