Syrian Mac N Cheese

A Syrian-style baked macaroni and cheese with mozzarella, kasseri or kashkaval, and allspice, finished with breadcrumbs. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

By @breakingbreadwithbayan

Original recipe source

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 0.25 cup flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded kasseri or kashkaval cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp allspice

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain. Pasta is cooked and drained.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Roux is smooth and combined.
3. Whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens. Sauce has thickened.
4. Melt in the mozzarella, kasseri or kashkaval, salt, black pepper, and allspice. Combine the sauce with the pasta. Cheese sauce is smooth and pasta is coated.
5. Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs if using, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Top is baked and set.