recipe developed for Beemster
When the weather outside is frightful…
I want nothing more than to cozy up and cook up a storm. And I can’t think of a better comfort food than creamy, cheesy, macaroni and cheese. Made even more decadent with three types of Gouda and garlic bread crumbs.
I want nothing more than to cozy up and cook up a storm. And I can’t think of a better comfort food than creamy, cheesy, macaroni and cheese. Made even more decadent with three types of Gouda and garlic bread crumbs.
Mild Beemster makes the the creamiest mac and cheese, while the XO gives it a sharp delicious note. Then there’s the smoked Gouda, one of my favorites…I could put it on everything. It adds a wonderful smoky flavor that really sets the apart from ordinary mac and cheese.
Buttery, crunchy garlic bread crumbs are the perfect finishing touch to top off this dish. Wonderful for a meatless meal or a decadent side dish.
So turn on the oven, light a fire, pour some wine, stay in pj’s…get cozy and get cooking!
Triple Gouda Macaroni & Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumbs
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed and divided
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Beemster Mild
- 2 cups shredded Beemster Smoked
- 1 cup finely shredded Beemster XO, divided
- 1 pound pipette pasta or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs,
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and 2 cloves garlic and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and salt and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Add Beemster Mild, Smoked and ½ cup XO and stir until melted.
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Add pasta to 3-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over pasta and stir gently until evenly coated. Combine remaining Beemster XO with bread crumbs, remaining clove garlic and parsley. Sprinkle evenly over pasta.
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Bake 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and golden brown.
