Best Curried Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green chile, split lengthwise, optional
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups (2 percent low-fat) milk
2 1/2 cups Provolone or any other mild cheese, grated
1 1/4 pounds elbow macaroni pasta, prepared according to package instructions
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Bunch asparagus, trimmed
Kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot, melt the butter with the oil over medium heat. Add in the red onion, garlic, and green chile and saute until tender, approximately 2 minutes. Sprinkle over the curry powder and all of the flour, stirring to create a roux. Whisk to remove the lumps, and cook the flour for approximately 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to create a curried creamy sauce over low heat.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, and continue whisking for 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, discard the green chile, and add 2 cups grated Provolone, and stir until smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the curry sauce, mix until evenly coated, and season with salt. Transfer the macaroni mixture to a 9 by 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese.
Arrange the asparagus in a line over the macaroni. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs and cheese over the asparagus, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

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Provided by Bonnie Bennett

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 1/4 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 1/4 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 10 ounces)
8 ounces small elbow macaroni, freshly cooked
2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from 8 ounces trimmed sourdough bread

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine cornstarch, 1 teaspoon dry mustard and 1 teaspoon curry powder in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce thickens and boils, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until smooth. Mix in macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in remaining 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard and 1/2 teaspoon curry powder. Add breadcrumbs and stir until crumbs are crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
Sprinkle crumb mixture over macaroni and cheese. Bake until warmed through and bubbling at edges, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.