Maharaja's Mac & Cheese - The Royal Mac & Cheese

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Jan. 10, 2014

Fit for a King or Maharaja, this Mac and Cheese is made with a simple Chicken curry base, embellished with mushrooms and smothered in cream and cheese.

Ingredients

Elbow macaroni 400 Gram (300
Red onion 1/2 , finely chopped
Oil 1 Tablespoon
Chicken breast 8 Ounce , cubed
Cumin powder 1 Teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 Teaspoon
Turmeric 1/2 Teaspoon
Chopped mushroom 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Salt To Taste
Heavy cream 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs)
Cream cheese 250 Gram , softened
Shredded cheese 3 Cup (48 tbs) , divided (Mozzarella and cheddar)
Red chili flakes 1 Pinch (Optional)

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

MAKING

2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions.

3. Add in the chicken and cook for a minute.

4. Season with powdered spices and salt and follow with the heavy cream. Let the cream come to a boil.

5. Add in the cream cheese and mix well, cook until it’s melted.

6. Fold in the macaroni into the sauce. Add 1 cup shredded cheese and red chili flakes (optional).

7. Pour into oven proof dish and cover with the rest of the two cups of cheese. Bake for 20 mins.

SERVING

8. Serve with some salad.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 707Calories from Fat 389

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 44 g67.7%

Saturated Fat 24 g120%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 901 mg37.54%

Total Carbohydrates 43 g14.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 34 g68%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet