Name: Mac & Cheese
Brand: Skeids Cooking Recipes
SKU: Recipe-00056
Availability: InStock

Mac & Cheese

Product Details

Description: Classic creamy macaroni and cheese meets the bold flavors of East Africa. Skeids Tyr's BerBere transforms this comfort food with layers of chili, paprika, garlic, fenugreek, and warm spices, creating a rich, savory dish with a gentle lingering heat. It's perfect as a main course or as a side alongside grilled meats.

Main Ingredient: Pasta

Complexity: 2

Spicy: 3

Sweetness: 0

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 6-8 ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Main Seasoning: ||br||**Tyr's BerBere (Eritrea)** New Cooking Recipe - New Cooking Recipe ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Ingredients: ||br|| Pasta ||br|| 1 lb cavatappi or elbow macaroni ||br|| 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) ||br||||br|| Cheese Sauce||br|| 4 tbsp unsalted butter ||br|| ¼ cup all-purpose flour ||br|| 3 cups whole milk ||br|| 1 cup heavy cream ||br|| 2 tsp Dijon mustard ||br|| 2 tbsp **Tyr's BerBere** https://skeids.com/products/tyrs-berbere-eritrea||br|| 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) ||br|| ½ tsp kosher salt ||br|| ¼ tsp black pepper ||br||||br|| Cheese Blend||br|| 2 cups sharp cheddar, freshly shredded ||br|| 1 cup smoked Gouda, shredded ||br|| 1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded ||br|| ½ cup Parmesan, grated ||br||||br|| Crunchy Topping (Optional) ||br|| 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ||br|| 2 tbsp melted butter ||br|| 1 tsp Skeids **Tyr's BerBere** https://skeids.com/products/tyrs-berbere-eritrea ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Instructions: ||br|| 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of **Salted** water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente (about 1 minute less than package directions). Drain and set aside. ||br||||br|| 2. Build the Sauce ||br|| In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. ||br|| Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until smooth. ||br|| Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until completely incorporated. ||br|| Cook for 5–7 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens. ||br||||br|| 3. Add the Flavor: Whisk in:Skeids **Tyr's BerBere** https://skeids.com/products/tyrs-berbere-eritrea, Dijon mustard, Smoked paprika, Salt Pepper ||br|| Reduce heat to low. ||br|| Add cheeses one handful at a time until silky smooth. ||br||||br|| 4. Combine: Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until every piece is coated. ||br|| 5. Bake (Optional but Recommended) ||br|| Transfer to a buttered 9×13 baking dish. ||br|| Mix panko, melted butter, and additional BerBere together. ||br|| Sprinkle evenly over the top. ||br|| Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. ||br|| Broil for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. ||br|| ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Skeids Notes: ||br|| Protein Pairings - Excellent with: Smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, Grilled chicken thighs, Blackened shrimp, Smoked sausage, Roasted chicken, Crispy pork belly ||br|| ||br|| Vegetable Pairings: Roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Honey roasted carrots, Sautéed greens, Roasted cauliflower, Green beans, Grilled asparagus ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Other Seasoning Options: ||br||**Vidar's Aji Amarillo (Peru)** New Cooking Recipe - New Cooking Recipe||br||**Vör's Erbe Casalinghe (Italy)** New Cooking Recipe - New Cooking Recipe||br||**Surtr's Fûszerpaprika (Hungary)** New Cooking Recipe - New Cooking Recipe||br||**Frigg's Tempero Baiano (Brazil)** New Cooking Recipe - New Cooking Recipe ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Vegan Adjustments: Replace with: Cheese Sauce: ||br|| 3 tbsp vegan butter ||br|| 3 tbsp flour ||br|| 3 cups unsweetened oat milk ||br|| 1 cup unsweetened cashew cream ||br|| 2 tbsp Skeids Tyr's BerBere ||br|| 1 tbsp Dijon mustard ||br|| 1½ cups shredded vegan cheddar ||br|| ½ cup nutritional yeast ||br|| 1 tsp lemon juice ||br|| Salt and pepper to taste ||br|| Prepare exactly as above. ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Classic creamy macaroni and cheese meets the bold flavors of East Africa. Skeids Tyr's BerBere transforms this comfort food with layers of chili, paprika, garlic, fenugreek, and warm spices, creating a rich, savory dish with a gentle lingering heat. It's perfect as a main course or as a side alongside grilled meats.

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