Kimchi Mac & Cheese | 김치맥앤치즈

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack

Colby jack offers similar melting qualities at a lower price

Fry bacon in a preheated oven at 400° for 12 - 15 minutes or until deep golden brown, let them rest, then cut into bacon strips, save the oil after it is done cooking.

Fry kimchi in bacon fat until it deepens in color for a 3-5 minutes.

In salted boiling water, cook macaroni for half the time the packaging says, then rinse with cold water.

In a deep pot on medium-low heat, add in butter and melt, then add in flour and whisk for a few minutes constantly until smooth or until a paste-like substance is formed.

Add in warm milk and mix together until thickened, then add in salt, pepper, and spices to taste.

Add in cheese, mix together with the sauce, then add in kimchi and macaroni and mix together.

Cover the top with panko and bake in a preheated oven at 375° for 15 minutes or until the top becomes golden.

Garnish with bacon bits, chives, and anything you like.

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