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cous cous Mac and cheese
Photo credit Shannon Sarna

Israeli Couscous Mac & Cheese Recipe

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An American-style pasta dish gets a Middle Eastern makeover.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups uncooked Israeli couscous (also called Middle Eastern couscous, or pearl couscous)
  • 4 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

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add 1 tsp olive oil.
  2. Cook couscous 5 minutes. Drain in a large mesh sieve.
  3. While couscous is cooking, combine 4 Tbsp butter and all the cheeses, milk, salt and pepper in large bowl.
  4. Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square pan.
  5. Drain couscous and add to bowl with cheeses. Mix well.
  6. Add to couscous mixture to greased pan. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp melted butter, paprika and pinch of salt.
  8. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top over couscous.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
  • Author: Shannon Sarna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Israeli