Friday, January 1, 2010

Market's A Very Adult Mac & Cheese

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil

1 cup sour cream

3 Tbls Dijon mustard

1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

3 cups heavy cream

1 cup Fiscalini cheddar (or other artisinal sharp cheddar); grated

1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano; grated

1/2 cup Hobb's bacon; cooked and crumbled

3 Tbls parsley; chopped

3 Tbls chives; chopped


Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain noodles and toss with 2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil. Allow to cool to room temperature. Once noodles are cool, toss with sour cream and Dijon.


Toast Panko crumbs on baking sheet at 275 for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.


Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Add grated cheddar and parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the pre-cooked noodles and bacon and stir to combine. Once the noodles are heated through, add the parsley and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Pour into a serving dish and top with toasted Panko crumbs.

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