The BEST Kimchi Mac and Cheese
By Tiffy Cooks
This is the BEST Kimchi Mac and Cheese that will blow your mind. This rich, spicy, creamy, and CHEESY dish will, for sure, be your favorite comfort food this winter. Did I forget to mention it is also vegetarian friendly? The perfect dish to bring to any holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked Macaroni pasta
- 1.5 cup chopped Kimchi
- 2 tbsp Korean Chilli Paste
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 cup Cheddar
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup Panko
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water. Follow instructions based on your packaged pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside
- Turn the heat to medium-high and add ¼ cup of butter to a pan. Once butter is melted, add in chopped kimchi and Korean Chilli Paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in 3 tbsp of Flour and saute while mixing until smooth.
- Slowly add in 2 cups of milk and mix until no lumps and smooth consistency.
- Slowly fold in the cheese and let it cook for 1-2 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Add in drained pasta with a little bit of pasta water and mix everything.
- Place pasta in a baking pan and top with a little more cheese and panko
- Broil for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and golden brown.
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Nutrition
Calories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 877IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 552mgIron: 3mg
