One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli. Hello friends, so how are you today?
This creamy stovetop mac and cheese is a real indulgence you can whip up quickly and enjoy by itself or with a simple salad.
Simplify your comfort food cravings with the One Pot Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Shallots and Chilli – a fuss-free culinary delight.
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli:
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli. This easy-to-make recipe combines the convenience of a one-pot dish with the bold flavours of shallots and chilli, taking traditional mac and cheese to new heights.
Imagine tender macaroni simmering and then adding in a velvety cheese sauce, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of sautéed shallots and a kick of heat from red chili flakes.
The beauty of this dish lies not only in its simplicity but also in the layered complexity of flavours that develops as it cooks.
The result is a satisfying and flavorful mac and cheese that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum taste.
Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this one-pot wonder promises a delightful fusion of creamy, spicy, and aromatic elements in every comforting bite.
How To Make One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli:
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli. A simple one-pot midweek meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
You’ll Need:
- 50g butter
- 200g shallots, finely chopped
- 1-3 red chillies, chopped (to taste)
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 400g macaroni
- 1-litre milk
- 250ml water (plus a little extra if necessary)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
- 250-300g extra mature cheddar (to taste), plus extra to serve
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli What To Do:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a low heat then add the shallots, cooking very gently for about 15 minutes until really soft but not coloured.
- Add the chilli and stir, cooking another minute. Stir through the flour, blending it well into the buttery shallots.
- Tip in the macaroni and stir well then pour in the milk and water.
- Season well with salt and pepper and stir through the mustard if you are using.
- Bring up to the boil then reduce the heat to a steady simmer.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring often (just like making a risotto) until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickened.
- It will still be a little liquid at this stage but will thicken with resting. If it seems a little dry add a splash of extra water.
- Turn off the heat and allow the macaroni to rest and cool for 5 minutes.
- Scatter over the cheese, stirring until its melted and serve immediately.
- Resting the pasta before stirring through the cheese is an important step so don’t be tempted to skip it.
- If you add cheese to the too hot sauce you run the risk of it turning a little granular, which won’t effect the taste of you mac and cheese just the texture.
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli. One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli- This creamy stovetop mac and cheese is a real indulgence you can whip up quickly and enjoy by itself or with a simple salad.
One Pot Stovetop Mac And Cheese With Shallots And Chilli.
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