Spicy Cheesy Macaroni
A one‑pot pasta that blends creamy cheddar with a fiery kick of chili flakes. This spicy cheesy macaroni delivers restaurant‑style flavor in minutes, making it a perfect evening snack or quick lunch.
Recipe by Desi Swad Kitchen· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 7 1/10 oz macaroni
- 0.85 cup milk
- 3 1/2 oz cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; then drain and set aside.
- 2Return the same pot to the stove over medium heat and melt the butter, swirling to coat the bottom.
- 3Add the drained macaroni back into the pot, pour in the milk, and stir in the tomato ketchup; heat for 2 minutes, allowing the mixture to come together.
- 4Reduce the heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- 5Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes; continue to stir for another minute to blend the flavors.
- 6Turn off the heat and let the macaroni rest in the pot for 2 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more chili flakes for extra heat.
- 8Serve the spicy cheesy macaroni hot, optionally garnished with an extra sprinkle of chili flakes.
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- How long does it take to make Spicy Cheesy Macaroni?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spicy Cheesy Macaroni recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spicy Cheesy Macaroni recipe come from?
- It was shared by Desi Swad Kitchen on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.