Classic Coconut Curry Mac & Cheese

A creamy and comforting mac and cheese infused with the warm spices of a classic coconut curry.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

40 min

Ingredients

1 box elbow macaroni

4 tbsp butter

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

0.5 tsp cumin

0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

13.5 oz coconut milk

2 cups cheddar cheese

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
While macaroni cooks, finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
3
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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6
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min
7
Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

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