Pimiento Mac and Cheese Recipe | Epicurious

Pimiento Mac and Cheese Recipe | Epicurious

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How do you improve on mac and cheese? Mix in a little southern charm. The mix of Parmesan, cheddar, bell pepper, and Peppadew peppers coats the pasta perfectly.

Keywords

  • mac and cheese
  • pasta shells
  • southern
  • bell pepper
  • cheddar
  • mozzarella
  • main
  • side
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • vegetarian
  • kwanzaa
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 1 7- to 8-ounce red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved, divided
  • 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup drained mild Peppadew peppers in brine, 1 tablespoon brine reserved
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
  • 1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella
  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta or gemelli
  • Look for panko at supermarkets and at Asian markets. Ground ancho chiles are available in the spice section of supermarkets and at Latin markets.

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