Southern Pimiento Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Southern Pimiento Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 qt. milk; 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pound pasta (such as penne, cavatappi, or rotini); 2 (8-oz.) packages shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated sweet onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 (7-oz.) jars diced pimiento, drained; 2 (2.52-oz.) packages fully cooked bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 qt. milk
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound pasta (such as penne, cavatappi, or rotini)
2 (8-oz.) packages shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated sweet onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (7-oz.) jars diced pimiento, drained
2 (2.52-oz.) packages fully cooked bacon, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat broiler with oven rack 8 to 9 inches from heat.
2
Bring 1/4 cup salt and 4 qt. water to a boil in a large covered Dutch oven over high heat.
3
Meanwhile, microwave milk in a microwave-safe 1-qt. glass measuring cup covered with plastic wrap at HIGH 3 minutes. While milk is heating, melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a low boil, whisking often.
4
Add pasta to boiling water, and cook 8 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, continue to cook sauce, whisking often, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover.
6
Stir together panko and olive oil.
7
Drain pasta, and fold into cheese sauce. Stir pimiento and bacon into pasta mixture. Sprinkle with panko mixture.
8
Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle with chives; serve immediately.

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, 1 qt. milk, 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Southern Pimiento Mac And Cheese 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.

Southern Pimiento Mac And Cheese

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