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irish macaroni and cheese

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Can the world stand one more mac and cheese recipe? I think so, yes. Especially this one that is made with THREE cheeses, and the finest butter and cheese money can buy. Yes, it may be a costly dish but aren't you and your family worth it? At least now and then? Splurge a little! Recipe & photo: Kroger.inspiredgathering.com 02-11-15

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish macaroni and cheese

  • 1 lb
    pasta of your choice - penne, macaroni or ziti
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 c
    kerrygold dubliner cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp
    kerrygold butter, divided
  • 3-1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 c
    kerrygold aged reduced fat cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    kerrygold blarney castle cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c
    flat leaf parsley, chopped

How To Make irish macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 2
    Melt 3 Tbsp. Kerrygold butter. Add flour and whisk over medium heat.
  • 3
    Pour in milk slowly. Whisk well until incorporated and smooth. It will be thick at first. Add cayenne pepper, white pepper and sea salt.
  • 4
    Gradually add cheddar, Blarney Castle and 1/2 of the Dubliner cheeses, whisking until incorporated.
  • 5
    Add drained pasta into cheese sauce. Pour into large casserole dish.
  • 6
    Mix together 1/2 the Dubliner Cheese, breadcrumbs, 3 Tbsp. melted butter and parsley. Top the pasta mixture with this mixture.
  • 7
    Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  • 8
    NOTE: Kerrygold dairy products can generally be found at WalMart stores, and I believe I have seen them at Kroger also.
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