baked macaroni with gouda and banana peppers

6 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Mar 21, 2018

This new baked macaroni recipe I created combines gouda cheese and banana peppers.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 banana peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 3/4 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

How To Make baked macaroni with gouda and banana peppers

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup shredded gouda cheese and 1/2 cup bread crumbs; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Step 4
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced banana peppers and saute for 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 5
    Season with sweet and tangy seasoning and sea salt/black pepper and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 6
    In a medium saucepan, add margarine, flour and milk over medium heat. Shisk together for 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Stir in cream cheese, ground cumin, marjoram and thyme; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Step 8
    Add cooked macaroni, sauteed banana pepper mixture and remaining shredded gouda cheese; mix well until combined.
  • Step 9
    Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs.
  • Step 10
    Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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