Thai Red Curry Mac N Cheese

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 13
Thai Red Curry Mac N Cheese - A Fusion of Flavors
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

kosher salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ounces Thai red curry paste
2 cups whole milk
2 cups cream ( OR use 5c whole milk in place of milk and cream )
8 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
kosher salt
cracked black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
803
Sugar
9g
Fat
51g
If you're a fan of Thai food and mac and cheese, you'll love this fusion dish! Thai Red Curry Mac N Cheese combines the comforting flavors of mac and cheese with the bold, spicy flavors of Thai cuisine. The creamy cheese sauce is infused with Thai red curry paste, which adds a depth of flavor and a little bit of heat. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or as a special occasion meal. It's sure to impress your friends and family!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until it is al dente.
3.While the macaroni is cooking, melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
4.Add the flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
5.Add the Thai red curry paste and whisk for another minute.
6.Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly.
8.Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
9.Add the cheeses to the saucepan and whisk until they have melted.
10.Drain the macaroni and add it to the saucepan.
11.Mix until the macaroni is evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
12.Pour the macaroni mixture into a baking dish.
13.In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
14.Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the macaroni mixture.
15.Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.

PROS

This dish is a unique and delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese.

The fusion of Thai and American flavors makes for a flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds!

CONS

This dish is fairly high in calories and fat due to the cheese and breadcrumbs.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, there are a few health benefits.
The Thai red curry paste contains spices like ginger, garlic, and turmeric that are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and aid in digestion.

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