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Spicy Masala Mac and Cheese

The Spice Squad's Garam Masala meets a classic macaroni & cheese recipe and provides a wonderful spicy kick in each bite.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • ¼ cup Ghee
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 1 tbsp Spice Squad's Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Seed
  • ½ tsp Crushed Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Granulated Garlic
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Half-and-Half
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 8 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Block
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese Block

Instructions
 

  • Bring two cups of water to a boil in a three quart sauce pan. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of kosher salt to the boiling water. Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook the pasta for 8 - 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside. Pasta should be al dente since it will also bake in the oven. Do not overcook the pasta.
  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Melt ghee on medium heat in a two quart sauce pan. Gradually whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk for about two minutes and do not let it burn. Stir in the following ingredients: Spice Squad's Garam Masala, Ground Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Ground Cumin Seed, Crushed Black Pepper, Granulated Garlic, and Kosher Salt. Once all of the ingredients are well combined, gradually whisk in the half and half and whole milk. Continuously whisk all of the ingredients for 8 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Do not let the mixture sit otherwise the milk will burn. Continue to stir.
  • Stir in half of the shredded extra sharp cheddar and all of the sharp cheddar into the mixture. Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the cheese mixture from the heat and add the drained elbow macaroni. Stir both ingredients to ensure every piece of pasta is covered in the cheese mixture.
  • Pour the Masala Mac and Cheese into a non-stick 9 inch baking dish. Top the macaroni and cheese with the remaining shredded extra sharp cheddar.
  • Bake the Masala Mac and Cheese in a 375° oven for 25 minutes. Bake an extra 10 minutes for an extra crusty top.