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Sriracha Mac and Cheese is a classic dish amped up with spicy Sriracha hot sauce and a few secret ingredients for a healthier comfort food you’ll love!
Sriracha Macaroni and Cheese
Since it’s Monday I figured we needed a nice comforting dish to start the week, and what’s more comforting than a cheesy Mac and Cheese Recipe!!
Mac and Cheese is hands down one of my sons favorite meals. Pretty sure he would live off the stuff if I let him. Unfortunately he has a food blogger as a mom …. aka we rarely eat the same meal twice. Which can be fun and exciting because …
“you never know what your gonna get.” (said in my best Forest Gump voice)
But sometimes you just want to have one of those classic comfort food dishes that makes your heart and tummy happy!
To be honest, I haveactually never made homemade Mac and Cheese before. Gasp!
I usually just buy the Annie’s Homegrown version to whip up real quick. But after making this Sriracha Mac and Cheese I will be making HOMEMADE Mac ‘n Cheese alot more! It was so stinking easy to make, the cheese sauce thickened up perfectly, and the taste knocked Annie’s out of the park.
What I love about homemade Mac and Cheese is you literally can use whatever cheese that suits your fancy that day. Cheddar, Gouda, Goat Cheese, whatever! We just got a new HEB (grocery store) by our house and whenever Cason and I go, we tend to hang out by the cheese area for a little bit. Ok… for the samples! 🙂 hehe
While we were over there I was glancing through the different kinds of cheeses trying to decided which one to use for the Mac and Cheese and what would pair well with Sriracha. 🙂 I was looking for Fontina cheese, which is a smooth buttery white cheese with a slight woodsy taste but locked eyes on something called Fontiago. I asked to try it and fell in love! This cheese is a mix between Fontina and Asiago and holy moly it was amazing! I couldn’t wait to get home and make Mac and Cheese that night!
This Sriracha Mac and Cheese Recipe is made on the stove top, done in 20 minutes, and is definitely a lighter healthier version of a classic comfort food with only 324 calories a serving. I added just two teaspoons of Sriracha to this because I had a little guy eating it with me, but go Sriracha crazy if you want to turn the heat up in this recipe! 🙂 Bon Appetite!
Comfort Food Monday here we come!
Sriracha Mac and Cheese
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- Author: Krista
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Description
Sriracha Mac and Cheese is a classic dish amped up with spicy Sriracha hot sauce and a few secret ingredients for a healthier comfort food you’ll love!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. ritoni dreamfields pasta
- 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 heaping cup fontiago cheese, shredded (could use fontina, gouda, or white cheddar)
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- salt & pepper to taste
- garnish with diced fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
- Whisk in arrowroot, continually stirring the entire time.
- Add onions, cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and sriracha continue to whisk until lumps are gone. Raise to medium high heat, and cook for 10-12 minutes whisking on occasion. Sauce will start to thicken.
- Meanwhile add in pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Remove milk mixture from heat, add in shredded fontina cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until cheese is melted.
- Pour cheese mixture over the pasta, toss to combine.
- Garnish with extra cracked pepper and/or fresh basil.
Notes
To make this dish vegetarian just sub the chicken stock for vegetable stock
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
Filed Under:
- 30 Minute Meals
- Christmas
- Easy Healthy Dinners
- Holiday
- Holidays
- Kid Friendly
- Pasta
- Side Dishes
- Thanksgiving
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32 comments on “Sriracha Mac and Cheese”
Ernie
Nov 28, 2015 at 2:30 PM
What is the arrow root for? I don’t find it in any of my local grocery stores and wondered if it is necessary for this recipe.
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Krista
Nov 30, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Hey Ernie,
It is a substitute for using flour or cornstarch to thicken sauces up. You can find it in the spice aisle at your grocery store. However, if you can’t you can most definitely use flour or cornstarch to thicken the sauce, you will need something or the sauce will be runny.Reply
Andi @ The Weary Chef
Jul 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM
You outdid yourself on your first homemade mac and cheese, Krista. This looks AWESOME!!
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Krista
Jul 27, 2015 at 2:02 PM
haha.. thanks Andi! 🙂 I think it was a winner, Cason downed this! (which is my sign, its good. hehe)
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Nutmeg Nanny
Jul 21, 2015 at 4:09 PM
Ok so I LOVE mac and cheese and I LOVE sriracha. So basically you created a delicious meal that I would devour and share with no one 🙂
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Krista
Jul 21, 2015 at 8:32 PM
hip hip hurray! My life goal is accomplished! 🙂 hehe
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Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Jul 21, 2015 at 7:58 AM
How yummy does this sound! Oh I go through sriracha so fast around here, but never thought to add it to mac and cheese, that’s gotta change! Love that you used fontina cheese – what a treat!!
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Krista
Jul 21, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Thanks Sam! And you sooo need to add it to mac and cheese! Ah-mazing!
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Melanie | Melanie Makes
Jul 21, 2015 at 7:43 AM
This looks so comforting! A perfect way to start the week, for sure!
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Krista
Jul 21, 2015 at 1:32 PM
Thanks Melanie!
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Beth
Jul 20, 2015 at 6:28 PM
When you said sriracha mac & cheese I pictured red mac & cheese, but this is SO MUCH BETTER!!! And cheesy! It’s amazing!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Oh… yes way better! You get the cheese taste up front then the sriracha! Amazing! 🙂
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Adam Baratz
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:29 PM
So I just had a giant cuban sandwich for lunch and am stuffed, but my mouth is watering after checking out this post. I’m pretty much sold on anything sriracha, I go through a lot of the rooster sauce. I’m also a fan of non-baked mac and cheese, it’s already plenty hardy, no need to put even more cheese on it. Well done post, really great!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Thanks so much Adam and you have me hungry for a cuban sandwich now! YUM!
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Justine | Cooking and Beer
Jul 20, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Your recipes make me smile, Krista. Actually, your whole existence makes me smile. Love this times a million!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:24 PM
haha.. you are too sweet Justine.. you make me smile too! 🙂
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Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Jul 20, 2015 at 12:39 PM
The perfect mac and cheese!!! Now I’m suddenly hungry!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:25 PM
Welcome to my world! I’m always hungry! hehe
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Stephanie
Jul 20, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Mmmmm I could go for a big bowl of this right now!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:25 PM
Right! SO stinking good!
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Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Jul 20, 2015 at 11:22 AM
Wow, this mac and cheese looks incredible! I had to come over and grab the recipe once I saw the sriracha!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:26 PM
Thanks Ashley! The sriracha in this totally kicks it up a notch.. so good!
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Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
Jul 20, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Homemade mac and cheese is my favourite! Yours looks amazing, and considering you have never made it homemade before, I have to say you would have me fooled! 🙂
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:27 PM
haha… thanks Kacey! I figured, when in doubt, just keep adding cheese to thicken. 🙂 Hope you get a chance to try this!
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Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.
Jul 20, 2015 at 9:28 AM
I’ve actually never made homemade mac and cheese either. I know, crazy, but at least I’m not the only one! 🙂 This looks pretty fantastic so I guess I’m going to have to try making it finally!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:31 PM
haha.. nope your not the only one. But now for sure you need to try this! SO easy and flavor is incredible!
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
Jul 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM
We are a pasta loving family here! And homemade trumps boxed any day of the week. I love your spicy version so much! I know my family would enjoy this meal!!!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Thanks so much Jocelyn and it sounds like I need to camp out at your house for pasta! hehe 🙂
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Jul 20, 2015 at 8:08 AM
I keep trying to get my kids to eat Sriracha and they can’t handle it yet!! 🙁 I keep trying lol. This looks so good!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:27 PM
I was honestly kinda shocked that Cason did try it.. but he took a bit and went… spicy.. i like spicy and kept eating it! #mommywin 🙂
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Julia
Jul 20, 2015 at 8:00 AM
I love the idea of a sriracha mac & cheese! The spicier the better for me. I have to try this out!
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Krista
Jul 20, 2015 at 2:29 PM
Its so good Julia, you’ll love it! 🙂
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