Name: Gochujang Mac and Cheese with Kimchi Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs Elbow Macaroni; 4 tbsp Butter; 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Whole Milk; 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste); 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 cup Kimchi; 0.5 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 2 pieces Green Onions

Gochujang Mac and Cheese with Kimchi Topping

Comfort FoodDinnerVegetarian

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Elbow Macaroni	1 lbs	281	10g	56g	1g
Butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
All-Purpose Flour	4 tbsp	18	1g	4g	0g
Whole Milk	3 cups	73	4g	6g	4g
Sharp Cheddar Cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
Monterey Jack Cheese	1 cup	70	5g	0g	6g
Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)	2 tbsp	6	0g	2g	0g
Dijon Mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Kimchi	1 cup	3	0g	0g	0g
Panko Breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	20	1g	4g	0g
Green Onions	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Elbow Macaroni	1 lbs	281	10g	56g	1g
Butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
All-Purpose Flour	4 tbsp	18	1g	4g	0g
Whole Milk	3 cups	73	4g	6g	4g
Sharp Cheddar Cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
Monterey Jack Cheese	1 cup	70	5g	0g	6g
Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)	2 tbsp	6	0g	2g	0g
Dijon Mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Kimchi	1 cup	3	0g	0g	0g
Panko Breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	20	1g	4g	0g
Green Onions	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, forming a roux.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Whisk in gochujang and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine thoroughly.
Step 6
Transfer mac and cheese to a serving dish. Top with chopped kimchi, panko breadcrumbs, and sliced green onions. For extra crispiness, you can broil for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden.