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macaroni and gouda cheese casserole

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ravenhigheagle avatar
Prescott, AZ
Updated on Jun 13, 2014

If I had to pick one food to eat everyday for the rest of my life, it would be mac & cheese. It seems I can never get enough of the creamy goodness. Technically speaking, mac & cheese isn't a vegetable, but it is considered a vegetable side in the South. This version will quickly become a favorite at your table, and you may never return to regular mac & cheese from a box again. It's also great on it's own as an entrée with a salad and fresh fruit. Source: Tupelo Honey Cafe's Cookbook

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 8 to 12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces ritz crackers
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced (vidalia is good)
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups macaroni, elbow
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded gouda cheese (about 8-ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon green hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make macaroni and gouda cheese casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Step 2
    In a food processor, pulse the crackers, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until coarsely ground.
  • Step 3
    Place the mixture in a bowl and combine with the melted butter. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat the olive oil and the onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Step 5
    Bring water to a boil in a large stock pot and add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Step 6
    Add the macaroni and cook over high heat for about 12 minutes, or until just tender or al dente.
  • Step 7
    Drain the pasta and return to the stockpot.
  • Step 8
    Add the onions, cream, gouda cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Step 9
    Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Step 10
    Sprinkle 1/2 of the bread crumb mixture evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Step 11
    Pour in the macaroni mixture and top with the remaining bread crumb mixture.
  • Step 12
    Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Step 13
    Turn the oven off and let the casserole rest inside for 5 minutes before serving.
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