Pimento Cheesy Mac Recipe

Name: Pimento Cheesy Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 lb macaroni or 1 lb any short-cut pasta or 1 lb whole wheat short-cut pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; ¼ cup grated onion; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk, room temperature; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika (1/2 palmful); 1 teaspoon dry mustard (1/3 palmful); freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained

Servings: persons

kosher salt
1 lb macaroni or 1 lb any short-cut pasta or 1 lb whole wheat short-cut pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup grated onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (1/2 palmful)
1 teaspoon dry mustard (1/3 palmful)
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained

1
Bring a large saucepot of water to a boil.
2
Salt the water, add the pasta and cook to al dente.
3
Meanwhile, in another saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat, add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent and fragrant.
4
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
5
Whisk the milk into the sauce and heat until thickened.
6
Season with the paprika, dry mustard and black pepper, to taste.
7
Melt in the cheese.
8
Drain the pasta, then add it to the sauce along with the pimentos.
9
Serve immediately or transfer it to a shallow dish and brown under the hot broiler for a crunchy top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: kosher salt, 1 lb macaroni or 1 lb any short-cut pasta or 1 lb whole wheat short-cut pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pimento Cheesy Mac falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pimento Cheesy Mac

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