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Spicy Mac and Cheese

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 500 g macaroni
  • 400 g cheddar cheese, rated
  • 1 packet processed cheese, Gouda type, 200 g
  • 200 ml cream
  • 100 ml milk
  • 200 g cooked ham
  • 2 small chilli pepper (s), hot
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder, hot pink
  • 3 teaspoons mustard, hotter
  • salt and pepper
  • Fat for the shape
Spicy Mac and Cheese
Spicy Mac and Cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil the macaroni in lightly salted water, but only firm to the bite.
  2. Meanwhile, the sauce can be prepared. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the mustard and spices, then the cream and milk. It is best to use cold cream and milk to avoid lumps. As soon as the sauce is about to boil, reduce the temperature and add about 2/3 of the cheddar and the processed cheese. Now cut the ham into small pieces and stir in the chili peppers.
  3. Mix the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce and place in a suitable, greased baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on the pasta.
  4. Bake in the oven at 180 ° C (200 ° C top / bottom heat) for 15 minutes. For a nice crust, I turn on the grill halfway through the process.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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