Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield 16 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Pimiento mac and cheese is the happy result of two of the South's most beloved comfort dishes colliding to transform into something new and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup diced pimientos, drained

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, whisk until smooth. Gradually add in milk, bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, shredded cheeses; Mix until cheeses have melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and pimientos.
  3. Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 258 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

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