Sunday, November 1, 2009

Curried Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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What kid doesn't like mac and cheese?! Mine certainly love it. But let's face it - lots of us adults love it too! This recipe is based on one from Marie Nightengale, a Nova Scotian food editor. I've added more spice, more sauce, and more cheese! I love the fresh bread crumbs on top - yum.

Ingredients
3 cups uncooked macaroni
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp curry powder(or more if you like)
1/2 tsp paprika
1 and 3/4 c - 2 cups milk (depending on how saucy you like it)
2 cups grated cheese (anything type that melts well will do)
3/4 cup soft, fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter

How to Create it
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1. Cook macaroni as stated on package.
2. In medium sauce pan melt butter.
3. Add flour, salt, pepper, paprika and curry. Stir for 3-4 minutes.
4. Gradually add milk. Stir until smooth and thickened.
5. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir until melted.
6. Grease 8x8 pan. Add half of macaroni.
7. Cover macaroni with 1/2 of the melted cheese mixture.
8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated cheese.
9. Layer last half of macaroni, cheese mixture and last 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
9. Melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Serves about 6.

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Notes:
- also good if you add a layer of ground beef, bacon or chicken.
- this is not a "saucy" mac and cheese so if you prefer it that way make more sauce!

9 comments:

  1. This looks absolutely delicious! Oh, my mouthwatering right away.... hmm..mm..

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  2. I love mac & cheese and I adore curry! What's not to love with this recipe..I can't wait to try it.

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  3. that's a brilliant idea .. i've had curried clam chowder before at a restaurant ... but never curried mac and cheese ... yum!

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  4. Never would have thought of it,but great idea!

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  5. The addition of curry sounds fabulous...making it more nutritious and tasty! Love it!

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  6. This sounds like a great twist on an old favorite- perfect now that my kids have more mature tastes.

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  7. What a yummy version of mac & cheese! Curry powder adds such a rich flavor and beautiful color.

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  8. Your casserole sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing :)

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  9. I love this. It's something easy, comforting, with a touch of something different... curry! Yay!

    Peas Love Carrots

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