Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsForager Brewery and CafeCast Iron Mac & Cheese Recipe

Cast Iron Mac & Cheese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

house blend of cheeses, panko, kimchi *kimchi contains fish sauce

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Ingredients

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Mac & Cheese Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue to stir until the mixture thickens.

  3. 3

    Add Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low and add cheddar, monterey jack, and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Combine with Pasta

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Kimchi

    Fold in the chopped kimchi and fish sauce into the mac and cheese mixture.

  6. 6

    Prepare for Baking

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the mac and cheese mixture evenly in the cast iron skillet.

  7. 7

    Top with Panko

    Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the mac and cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cast Iron Mac & Cheese!

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