Ingredients for 21St Century Macaroni And Cheese
- 1 lb Penne Pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 large Egg
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 8 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Gruyere Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Saltines, crushed
- 1 (4 ounce) jar Roasted Red Peppers, drained and chopped (optional)
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How to Make 21St Century Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Add the cooked pasta.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the egg, milk, and garlic. Blend for 3 seconds.
- Add the onion, cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, roasted red peppers, salt, and paprika. Blend for about 10 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta in the baking dish and gently fold to combine.
- At this point, the casserole can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature before baking.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
- Add the crushed crackers to the melted butter and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. If the top isn't golden brown enough, broil for 1 minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your gourmet macaroni and cheese!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
146g
Carbs
19g
