baked macaroni with gouda and banana peppers

How To Make baked macaroni with gouda and banana peppers

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup shredded gouda cheese and 1/2 cup bread crumbs; mix well.
• 3

  Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• 4

  Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced banana peppers and saute for 4 minutes or until tender.
• 5

  Season with sea salt/black pepper and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6

  In a medium saucepan, add margarine, flour and milk over medium heat. Shisk together for 2 minutes.
• 7

  Stir in cream cheese, ground cumin, marjoram and thyme; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
• 8

  Add cooked macaroni, sauteed banana pepper mixture and remaining shredded gouda cheese; mix well until combined.
• 9

  Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs.
• 10

  Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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