Main Dishes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Israeli Couscous and Cheese 4.5 (57) 39 Reviews 5 Photos Since Israeli couscous is nothing more than tiny balls of lightly toasted pasta dough, it works well in this macaroni-n-cheese style dish. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous 2 cups chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup diced pimentos 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste 3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add couscous; cook and stir until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until most broth absorbed and couscous plumped, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and pimentos; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous tender, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more broth if needed. Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. I Made It Print 94 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 360 Calories 21g Fat 31g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 360 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 13g 64% Cholesterol 72mg 24% Sodium 784mg 34% Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 1g Protein 12g 23% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 184mg 14% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 128mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.