recipe

Pimento  Mac &  Cheese 

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Cook the noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Cook the pasta until just al dente, drain and set aside.

1

Sweat the shallots

Return the pot to medium heat, add the butter and allow to melt. Add the shallots and sweat them until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Add peppers and spices

Stir in the pimento peppers, paprika and cayenne until combined.

3

Make the béchamel

Add the flour, continuing to stir until pale brown, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4

Add the cheese

Add the cream cheese, stirring until it’s fully incorporated. Slowly add the Cheddar cheese about ½ cup at a time, whisking until everything has combined.

5

Add the cheese

Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

6

Garnish and serve

Top with green onions and ladle into serving bowls

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