- Momma T
Masala Mac 'n' Cheese
Updated: May 8, 2020
the perfect comfort food with a twist
This delicious rendition on your favorite comfort food is a sure winner. With Momma T's Garam Masala and a bit of Sriracha -- give your mac 'n' cheese the kick it needs bring it to the next level.

INGREDIENTS
• Whole Milk — 1 cup
• Momma T's Garam Masala — 1 teaspoon
• Salt (to taste)
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese — 1 1/4 cup
• Butter — 1/4 cup
• Panko bread crumbs — 1/4 cup
• Diced red onion - 1/2 onion
• Sriracha Hot Sauce - 1 teaspoon
• All purpose flour — 1/2 cup
• Water — 1 cup
• Pepper — 1/2 teaspoon
• Cooked macaroni pasta — 1 1/2 cup
• Chopped green onion (optional)
HARDWARE: Large Pan, Baking Dish, Small Bowl
Instructions
[1] Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. First heat up (medium-high heat) a non stick pot with 1/2 cup of butter and wait till it all melts. Now add diced onions to the pan with Sriracha Hot Sauce and stir lightly till onions caramelize.
[2] Add all purpose flour to this and mix well.
[3] Add some water to loosen up the mixture and boil it for 5 minutes on medium to low flame. Do not burn the flour!
[4] Add Momma T's Garam Masala and whole milk using whisk to break any lumps until smooth and consistent.
[5] Increase heat slightly and add most shredded cheese (save for garnish) and continue to stir until creamy. Please turn down the heat slightly after 2-3 minutes to ensure mixture does not burn.
[6] Spoon all cooked macaroni pasta into baking dish evenly. Spoon béchamel sauce(milk gravy) on top of pasta and sprinkle remaining shredded cheese.
[7] Mix melted butter and Panko bread crumbs in small bowl and sprinkle on top of pasta. Place dish in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
[8] Once complete, allow dish to cool before serving. Garnish with black pepper + green onion and cut with spatula + serve!
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