moroccan macaroni and cheese

Name: Moroccan Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: ## MOROCCAN SPICE MIX; 2 tablespoon(s) ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) ground coriander; 2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; ## MACARONI AND CHEESE; 1 pound(s) elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 - purple onion,chopped; 1 - medium carrot,diced; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) cold milk; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 package(s) cream cheese,softened; 8 ounce(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese(about 2 cups); 8 ounce(s) shredded pepper jack cheese(about 2 cups); 11/2 cup(s) crushed corn chips

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Dec 18, 2014

i hope you love this new mac and cheese recipe,with a kick of moroccan flavor.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

MOROCCAN SPICE MIX
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
MACARONI AND CHEESE
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1 - purple onion,chopped
1 - medium carrot,diced
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 package cream cheese,softened
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese(about 2 cups)
8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese(about 2 cups)
11/2 cups crushed corn chips

How To Make moroccan macaroni and cheese

Step 1

For moroccan spice mix;add all ingredients into small bowl,mix well.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F,line a large baking sheet with foil.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Cook macaroni until al dente,about 8 minutes.Drain;rinse under cold water.
Step 4

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.Add onion and carrot and saute until soft,about 10 minutes.Sprinkle flour and 2 teaspoons moroccan spice mix on onion mixture and cook,stirring constantly,3 minutes.Add milk and heavy cream,slowly whisk together.Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer,stirring constantly.Cook 2 minutes.Stir in cream cheese.Set aside.
Step 5

Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar and all pepper jack cheese to skillet and cook,stirring,until all cheese are melted.Season with 1 tablespoon moroccan spice mix.
Step 6

Add pasta to skillet;stir.Mist a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and pour in pasta mixture.
Step 7

In a small bowl,combine corn chips with remaining cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon moroccan spice mix;sprinkle over pasta.Place dish on lined baking sheet;bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden,40 to 45 minutes.Let rest for 5 minutes;serve.
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