Hot Paprikash Mac & Cheese
For a fiery remix of our beloved mac & cheese, we turn to Hungarian paprikash. This dish typically consists of tender braised chicken in a creamy, sweet paprika sauce. Smoky Spanish paprika turns up the heat, while silky sour cream creates a rich, bold, and cheesy sauce.
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz cavatappi pasta
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced
- 6 oz chile con queso
- 1/4 cup Treeline® Dairy-Free Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside. (4-servings: reserve ½ cup pasta water)
Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in same saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in queso, sour cream, smoked paprika, and reserved pasta water and cook over medium-high heat until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. (4-servings: 2 tsp vegetable oil)
Divide pasta between bowls and sprinkle with scallion. Enjoy!
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