Macaroni & Cheese with Young Farmdal Gouda and Sigona’s Moo-Net White Cheddar, Topped with Toasted Panko and Crumbled Bacon
This might just become your new go-to comfort dish. Both the Gouda and Moo-Net cheeses melt beautifully and also bring delicious flavor to the pasta. Plus, who can resist something topped with crumbled bacon?
Pair this with Maker Pinot Noir for a fantastic meal. Frank Family Vineyards Pino Noir is another nice option.
Macaroni & Cheese with Young Farmdal Gouda and Sigona’s Moo-Net White Cheddar, Topped with Toasted Panko and Crumbled Bacon
This might just become your new go-to comfort dish. Both the Gouda and Moo-Net cheeses melt beautifully and also bring delicious flavor to the pasta. Plus, who can resist something topped with crumbled bacon? Pair this with Maker Pinot Noir for a fantastic meal. Serves 6 to 8.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. short-cut pasta such as elbows
- 1/2 cup panko
- 2 Tbsp Sigona’s Garlic Olive Oil
- 1 wedge about 8 oz Young Farmdal Gouda, plus more for topping, if desired, shredded
- 1 wedge about 8 oz Sigona’s Moo-Net White Cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scant tsp ground mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk
- 6 to 8 pieces cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain, transfer to large bowl or pot and set aside.
- In a small sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 to 4 minutes until they’re fragrant and lightly toasted, be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium to medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder, salt and pepper until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Slowly add the milk, whisking until smooth, thickened and heated through. Remove from heat and fold in the shredded cheeses. Stir until cheese is incorporated and melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the drained macaroni. Stir to incorporate; transfer to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the top of the macaroni and cheese with the toasted panko and crumbled bacon. Top with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
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