Miso Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 8 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Roux
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
- 3
Add Milk and Miso
Gradually add 3 cups of milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in 1 cup of miso paste until well combined.
- 4
Mix in the Cheeses
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
Combine and Bake
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Mix until all the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 7
Add Toppings
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Optional: drizzle with a little melted butter for extra crispiness.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- 9
Garnish
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with 0.5 cup of chopped parsley before serving.