| elFreak |
here ya go.
the hardest part is the bechamel and it is not hard. ;)
Curried Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
Curried Macaroni and Cheese
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 tsp vegetable oil
* 1/2 red onion, diced
* 2 x cloves garlic, diced
* 1 x green chili, split lengthwise and kept in one piece (optional)
* 1 tbsp curry powder
* 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 5 cups 2% milk
* 2-1/2 cups provolone cheese (or any mild cheese, like mozzarella), grated
* 1-1/4 lb macaroni, cooked according to package directions
* 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
* 1 x bunch asparagus, bottoms trimmed
* salt
Directions:
Curried Macaroni and Cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large pot, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
3. Add onions, garlic and green chili, sauté until tender, approximately 2 minutes.
4. Add curry powder and flour to create a roux, whisk to remove lumps and cook flour, approximately 1 minute.
5. Add milk slowly while whisking to create a curried creamy sauce over low heat.
6. Bring sauce to a simmer, continue to whisk for 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, remove green chili, add 2 cups of grated cheese and stir.
8. Add macaroni to curry sauce, mix and season with salt.
9. Transfer macaroni mixture into a 9x9 baking dish.
10. Sprinkle top with ¼ cup of breadcrumbs and ¼ cup of cheese.
11. Arrange asparagus in a line over breadcrumbs and cheese.
12. Sprinkle remaining breadcrumbs and cheese over top, bake in oven for 30-40 minutes, until top is golden brown. |
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