Kimchi Mac and Cheese

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This kimchi (or kimchee) mac and cheese is my friend Lisa's Korean Thanksgiving side dish.

Submitted by sonyap
Published on October 30, 2018
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs

  • 6 cups chopped kimchi, squeezed dry

  • 5 ½ cubes whole milk

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 pound grated Cheddar cheese

  • ½ pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse macaroni with cold water and set aside.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease one 4-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter.

  3. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in microwave and mix with bread crumbs.

  4. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Add flour once bubbling; whisk for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the warm milk. Whisk until sauce thickens slightly.

  6. Remove sauce from heat and stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add the macaroni; stir to coat. Mix in the drained kimchi. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs on top.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until browned on top, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Kimchi should preferably be aged, not newly made.

Feel free to use regular bread crumbs.

If you have them, wear plastic gloves while prepping the kimchi

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
19g Fat
34g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 720mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 381mg 29%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* 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.