South Indian-Style Macaroni and Cheese
For an Indian twist on macaroni and cheese, try this delicious casserole recipe that includes Asiago and cheddar cheeses.
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South Indian-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions;. Place peas in colander. Drain pasta in colander with the peas. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine bread crumbs, Asiago, and paprika; set aside. In another bowl stir together salt, garam masala, black pepper, cayenne, and turmeric; set aside.
- In large saucepan melt butter. Add garlic paste and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add salt-spice mixture and cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour until combined, about 1 minutes. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and peas. Transfer to 2-quart rectangular baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and crumbs are golden. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts (South Indian-Style Macaroni and Cheese)
- Per serving:
- 481 kcal ,
- 23 g fat
- (14 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 6 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 70 mg chol. ,
- 652 mg sodium ,
- 46 g carb. ,
- 4 g fiber ,
- 10 g sugar ,
- 23 g pro.