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The baked gochujang mac and cheese emerges golden brown and bubbling, with flecks of parsley adding a pop of green.
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Gochujang Mac and Cheese

This Gochujang Mac and Cheese is my favorite fusion comfort food because it gives an already rich and cheesy mac and cheese a little bit of spice to balance everything! It's super tasty and only requires a couple extra ingredients to put a new twist on a holiday classic!
Watch me make Gochujang Mac and Cheese
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Korean
Keyword: Comfort Food, Comfort Korean Food, Creamy Gochujang Pasta, Fusion Comfort Food, Fusion Mac and Cheese, Gochujang Mac and Cheese, Korean Comfort Food, Korean Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese Recipe, One Pan Mac and Cheese, Savory Cheese Sauce, Spicy Cheese Sauce, Spicy Mac and Cheese
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Mac and Cheese

  • 6 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1½ cups milk separated into 3 parts
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of choice I used cheddar and mozarella, see note 1
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra cheese for topping
  • Parsley

Instructions

  • Boil your macaroni two minutes before al dente, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until fully combined to form a roux.
  • Add the gochujang and stir until it’s evenly mixed into the roux.
  • Gradually pour in the milk in three stages, stirring thoroughly after each addition to keep the mixture smooth.
  • Once all the milk is incorporated, add your cheese and stir until fully melted into a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash more milk to loosen it up.
  • Transfer the macaroni to an oven-safe dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Serve warm and optionally garnish with parsley.

Notes

(1) Any cheese here works! I love to use cheddar and mozzarella because that is the cheapest and most commonly available, but feel free to customize with whatever cheese you'd like!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g