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Birria Mac and Cheese

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Birria Mac and Cheese
A high-protein, indulgent fusion dish featuring pasta tossed in a rich birria consommé and cottage cheese sauce, topped with melted Oaxaca and cheddar cheeses.
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Recipe Details

Prep10m
Cook25m
Total35m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 1/4 of the skillet
929
Calories
54.6g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:
birriamac and cheesehigh proteincomfort food
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Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12ozElbow macaroni(dry)

Sauce

  • 1 ½cupBirria Consommé(strained and defatted)
  • 1cupCottage Cheese(low-fat, blended until smooth)
  • 2cupSharp Cheddar Cheese(freshly shredded)
  • 1cupOaxaca Cheese(shredded)
  • 2tbspButter(unsalted)
  • 2tbspAll-purpose flour(for the roux)

Main

  • 12ozLean Beef Birria(cooked and shredded)

Garnish

  • 2tbspFresh cilantro(chopped)

Instructions

Prep and Pasta

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler to high.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. 3 While the pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until completely smooth.

The Consommé Cheese Sauce

  1. 1 In a large skillet or dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Gradually whisk in the strained birria consommé, simmering until slightly thickened.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and stir in the blended cottage cheese, cheddar, and half of the oaxaca until melted and creamy.

Assembly and Broil

  1. 1 Fold the cooked pasta and shredded birria beef into the cheese sauce until well coated.
  2. 2 Transfer to a broiler-safe baking dish and top with the remaining oaxaca.
  3. 3 Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown; garnish with cilantro before serving.
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Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 3

Ensure the birria consommé is strained and defatted for the best texture.

Tip 2 of 3

Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth for a creamy sauce consistency.

Tip 3 of 3

Use a broiler-safe skillet or baking dish for the final step.

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