Innholdsfortegnelse for Mac Cheese 2015 i Taste of the South

STEP 1 PICK YOUR PASTA Get the pasta going before you prepare the Homemade White Sauce. Cook 16 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside. STEP 2 PREPARE THE SAUCE This Homemade White Sauce is super simple—the recipe makes enough for a large stovetop version or a 2- to 3-quart baked mac and cheese. HOMEMADE WHITE SAUCE Yield: approximately 4 cups sauce 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 11⁄2 teaspoons salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes.…

EASY PASTITSIO Yield: 8 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 11⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano 11⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked 2 cups prepared Alfredo sauce, such as Classico 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Garnish: fresh oregano 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 8 (1-cup) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, salt, 1⁄4 teaspoon…

Nacho Macaroni and Cheese What’s not to love about mac that’s topped with tortilla chips, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro? page 22 Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash and Sage This hearty meatless mac can hold its ground on the holiday table and wow Sunday supper guests. page 36 Bolognese Mac and Cheese This recipe takes a little more time to prepare, but the extra effort is worth the layers of flavor. page 63 Macaroni and Cheese Hand Pies This recipe uses storebought empanada dough to enclose ooeygooey creamy heaven. page 100…

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER-JALAPENO MACARONI AND CHEESE Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1 small head cauliflower, cut into 1⁄2-inch florets 3⁄4 cup chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 cups whole milk 21⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch ground black pepper 11⁄2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided 11⁄2 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided 8 ounces medium shell pasta, cooked Garnish: crushed red pepper 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cauliflower and onion on prepared pan. Drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat. 2. Bake until cauliflower begins to brown, 15 to…

MAC AND CHEESE-STUFFED EGG ROLLS Yield: 18 egg rolls 1⁄2 cup cornstarch, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 3⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 11⁄2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese, divided 1⁄4 cup chopped green onion 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked 18 egg roll wrappers 1 large egg white Vegetable oil, for frying Thai chile-garlic sauce (Sriracha), to serve 1. Sprinkle a rimmed baking sheet with 1⁄4 cup cornstarch; set aside. 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. Stir in 1⁄2…

DALE’S FRIED PIES KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Chicago transplant Dale Mackey started Dale’s Fried Pies in Knoxville, Tennessee, in August of 2012, and has been cranking out sweet and savory hand-pie variations at markets, festivals, and private events ever since. If you get a chance to visit her booth, be sure to try the Chipotle Mac and Cheese. It’s handmade with a cornmeal crust, filled with smoked chipotle and creamy three-cheese mac, and fried to perfection. 865.236.1590 dalesfriedpies.com MELT BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA After stumbling across a variation of a grilled macaroni and cheese in San Francisco, the minds behind Melt in Birmingham, Alabama, decided the sandwich needed some Southern love. And so the Mac Melt was born. With Cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses on grilled sourdough with penne pasta and béchamel,…

EASY SMOKY MAC AND CHEESE Yield: approximately 8 servings 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 11⁄2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup diced pasteurized processed cheese, such as Velveeta 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked 1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to mediumlow. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until melted. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in cooked pasta. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.…

BLUE CHEESE MACARONI WITH WALNUTS Yield: approximately 4 servings 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1⁄3 cup chopped shallot 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided 8 ounces torcetti or fusilli pasta, cooked 1⁄2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped Garnish: rosemary sprigs, chopped toasted walnuts 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and rosemary; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to mediumlow. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in 1⁄2 cup cheese until melted. Stir in…

Ooey-Gooey Goodness Macaroni and cheese is one of the South’s favorite sides, so here are our picks for the creamiest, cheesiest, ooiest, and gooiest versions around. Southerners LOVE TO HAVE OPINIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO OUR BELOVED CUISINE. We’re passionate about how we sauce our barbecue and what oil we use when we fry. But there’s one dish we can’t help but agree on: macaroni and cheese. It’s just delicious. One of the most unifying dishes, good ol’ mac only causes trouble when it disappears too quickly. Often brought to tailgates, potlucks, and other get-togethers, the macaroni and cheese dish is emptied long before the other 13x9-inch pans. Love of macaroni and cheese brings us together, young and old, adventurous eaters and calm traditionalists alike. No one knows to…