mac and two cheeses with caramelized shallots
Instead of breadcrumbs, this mac and cheese is topped with rich, pungent caramelized shallots and creamy, crumbled goat cheese.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter (plus more for baking dish)
- 3 cups large shallots, sliced (about 6)
- 8 ounces small elbow macaroni (2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups half and half
- 2 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as cholula)
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, packed, coarsely grated, packed (about 8 oz)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup soft fresh goat cheese
How To Make mac and two cheeses with caramelized shallots
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, until shallots are deep brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally; drain well. Reserve pan. Bring half and half and hot sauce to simmer in same saucepan over medium heat. Toss cheddar cheese and flour in medium bowl to coat; add to half and half mixture. Whisk until sauce is smooth and just returns to simmer, about 2 minutes. Mix in pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Spread pasta mixture in prepared dish. Top with shallots, then goat cheese. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
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