Israeli Couscous Mac & Cheese Recipe
Mac and cheese is one of the those comfort food dishes that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
So when my co-workers suggested I try out a mac and cheese made with Israeli couscous, instead of traditionally larger pasta like elbows or shells or cavatappi, I happily accepted the challenge and decided to combine a more American-style pasta dish with some Israeli flavors, like cottage cheese and feta.
This baked dish is cheesy and familiar enough to feed the kids, but just different enough to grab the attention of adults. You can make it ahead, serve it for a weeknight dinner or serve it alongside some baked salmon for Shavuot.
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An American-style pasta dish gets a Middle Eastern makeover.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Units USM Scale 1x2x3x- 2 ½ cups uncooked Israeli couscous (also called Middle Eastern couscous, or pearl couscous)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk or half & half
- 8 oz 4% cottage cheese (around 1 cup)
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For the topping:
- ⅓ cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp paprika
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Israeli
Directions
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