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By Autumn Ramirez

Sesame Lemon Miso Mac and Cheese

Name: Sesame Lemon Miso Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 167 grams Noodles; 2 teaspoons miso; 1/8 cup Parmesan; 1/4 cup fontina; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 teaspoons flour; 1 green bell pepper; Japanese Panko; Sesame oil drizzle

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Mac and cheese is the ultimate classic comfort food. This fusion dish takes the creamy goodness of mac and cheese and adds an unexpected twist. The scrumptious silky sauce in this recipe is infused with the flavors of sesame, lemon, and miso. These three singular ingredients transform a humble bowl of noodles and cheese into a repast that's rich, yet delightfully light, and refreshing. The sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch, while the lemon brightens up the dish and cuts through the richness of the cheese, the miso rounds out the profile with a depth of flavor that is both savory and umami. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next dinner party, this Sesame Lemon Miso Mac and Cheese is sure to have everyone smacking and asking for more!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:02:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories397.3 kcal (20%)

Total Fat13 g (19%)

Carbs54 g (21%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein15.5 g (31%)

Sodium307.3 mg (15%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

167 gramsNoodles

2 teaspoonsmiso

⅛ cupParmesan

¼ cupfontina

⅔ cupwhole milk

1 tablespoonbutter

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Chop bell pepper and grate cheese if not already grated.

Step 3

Boil macaroni in a pot until al dente or tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Add the miso paste and break up with a cooking utensil. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.

Step 5

Stir in grated fontina and parmesan cheese, chopped green bell peppers, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Pour sauce over macaroni and stir to combine.

Step 7

Transfer macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish or 9-inch cast iron skillet. Top with Japanese panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle with sesame oil. Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 8

Squeeze lemon juice over the mac and cheese (optional: add lemon zest as well for a stronger lemon flavor) then serve immediately and enjoy!

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