In the realm of culinary delights, macaroni and cheese stands tall as a classic dish, cherished for its comforting flavors and versatility. Our journey takes us to the heart of this timeless recipe, guided by the expertise of the Dean & Deluca Cookbook. Within its pages, we discover a symphony of flavors, textures, and techniques that elevate macaroni and cheese to an art form.
Our culinary adventure begins with the foundational Macaroni and Fontina Cheese recipe, a harmonious blend of creamy Fontina cheese, tender macaroni, and a touch of nutmeg, resulting in a dish that epitomizes comfort food. For those seeking a richer, more decadent experience, the Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese beckons with its luxurious combination of Fontina, Parmesan, and sharp Cheddar cheeses, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate.
If a touch of smokiness is desired, the Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese presents a tantalizing option. The robust smokiness of Gouda cheese harmonizes perfectly with the macaroni, while a hint of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, creating a dish that is both comforting and exciting.
For those with a penchant for spice, the Spicy Macaroni and Cheese tantalizes the taste buds with its fiery blend of jalapeños, chipotle peppers, and cayenne pepper. The heat is perfectly balanced by the creamy Fontina cheese, resulting in a dish that is both thrilling and satisfying.
Finally, the sophisticated palate will find solace in the Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, an indulgent creation that combines succulent lobster meat with a velvety cheese sauce, creating a luxurious and unforgettable dining experience.
These recipes, carefully curated by the Dean & Deluca Cookbook, represent the pinnacle of macaroni and cheese artistry, offering a range of flavors, textures, and techniques that cater to every palate. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the transformative power of macaroni and cheese, elevated to new heights of culinary excellence.
MACARONI AND FONTINA CHEESE
This is what you would call "Adult Macaroni and Cheese", although your kids will love it too. Great dish to bring to a Pot luck. From the Dean and Deluca cookbook
Provided by JoJoStar
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non stick skillet over moderate heat and stir in the onion.
- Add the garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute.
- Raise the heat slightly and add the bell peppers.
- Cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 4 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat until it becomes a medium nutty brown.
- Stir in the flour, rosemary, sage and bay leaf.
- Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the milk and cook stirring 4-5 minutes or until the sauce is very thick.
- Strain the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the pasta to the same large pot and stir in the sauce.
- Add the vegetables and 1 cup of the grated fontina cheese and blend completely.
- Place the mixture in a deep glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining fontina cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the pasta is brown and crusty on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.2
PANCETTA, GRUYERE, PARMESAN AND FONTINA MAC & CHEESE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with kosher salt. Add the shells and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions. You want the pasta to be al dente. Drain, then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the olive oil and pancetta into a large heavy-bottomed pot and turn on the heat to low. Cook the pancetta to slowly render the fat, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is crispy and most of the fat has rendered out, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Reserve the pancetta fat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir to melt. Add the flour and whisk to create a roux with the pancetta fat and butter. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Add in the milk, Dijon mustard and hot sauce and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce immediately to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the fontina cheese, Gruyere and 1 cup of the Parmesan. Stir to combine with a rubber spatula until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked shells and crispy pancetta and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can add a little more milk. Season to taste with kosher salt.
- Transfer the mac and cheese into individual ramekins or a large baking dish. Top evenly with the panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and place into the oven until the breadcrumbs are browned, about 5 minutes.
THE DEAN & DELUCA COOKBOOK MEATLOAF
The name says it all. This meatloaf is put together ahead of time and refrigerated overnight, and make sure the bread CUBES are soft. Time does not include overnight "resting".
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- When ready to cook preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
- Beat together the egg and milk, then pour over the bread cubes.
- Let stand until bread absorbs milk mix, about 15 minutes.
- Mash and stir mixture until bread is in very small chunks.
- Add mustard, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, nutmeg, onion, celery, parsley, and bacon. Mix well.
- Add ground beef and mix well.
- REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT.
- Turn mixture into an 8"X5" loaf pan.
- Bake in oven for 55 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 148.5, Sodium 973.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 32.4
FONTINA AND MASCARPONE MAC N" CHEESE
Mac n" Cheese made different in that it uses Fontina and Marscarpone cheese. I have adapted this recipe which was loosley based on a recipe from Cooking Light. Since I always have Marscarpone floating around, it was a given that I would try this recipe. The soft fontina problem can be solved easily by placing the fontina in the freezer for a half hour. Fontina definately comes from the smelly cheese family . Some options: You can add more nutmeg and tabasco for more of a kick...add some parmesan cheese for part of the other cheese....adding some ham. I always seem to have whipping cream or half and half around...I would finish this up and top it with the 1% milk. (definately takes the recipe out of the "light" catagory!!) Marscarpone cheese too expensive? Try Recipe #66077. I always cook my pasta using Recipe #30358.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine flour and and butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Cook the roux for 1 minute (carefully not to let it burn).
- Add milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook 10 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; add cheeses, stirring until smooth. Stir in salt and black pepper. Add cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Tear bread into several pieces. Place bread in a food processor; process until fine crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in breadcrumbs until well combined. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over pasta mixture.
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Note: This can be made up ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and bake until heated 30 - 40 minutes.
MACARONI WITH FONTINA AND GORGONZOLA CHEESES
In my opinon, you can never have too many mac and cheese recipes. A slightly more sophisticated version of the classic macaroni and cheese. Don't worry the kids will still love it.
Provided by KelBel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the macaroni. Cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a colander, drain the macaroni and return it to the pot.
- Fold in the cheese, butter and half-and-half. Season with the pepper. Warm through.
- Garnish with chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.7, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 693.5, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.4
FONTINA MACARONI AND CHEESE
Add a gourmet touch to a classic comfort food with the addition of rich and nutty fontina cheese.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Using whisk, stir in flour, salt and onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture smells nutty and is lightly golden, stirring constantly with whisk.
- Add milk. Continue to beat with whisk, scraping bottom of skillet until mixture heats to boiling. Mixture will thicken. Remove from heat; add cheese and thyme. Stir with whisk until smooth. Stir in drained macaroni.
- Serve with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MACARONI AND FONTINA CHEESE
My husband loves Mac 'n Cheese, I don't. I found this recipe on the back of a box of elbows and adapted it to suit us both.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 1 Casserole Mac 'n Cheese, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter 2 quart casserole dish.
- Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
- Add macaroni to casserole dish.
- Sauté onions in butter, over medium heat, until translucent and tender.
- Stir in flour and salt, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add milk stirring constantly to blend.
- Remove from heat.
- Add Fontina cheese, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Mix together gently, and pour into casserole dish, and mix with macaroni.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350° F 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and golden on the top.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE - DEEN BROS.
This is from THE DEEN BROS. cookbook. They use two kinds of cheeses, milk and sour cream that makes it very creamy.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside. In saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Return macaroni to saucepan.
- While macaroni is hot, add the cheeses to the pan; stir well. Spread the macaroni mixture in the prepared baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, butter, hot sauce, and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 652.3, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 19.2
Tips:
- To ensure the cheese sauce is smooth and lump-free, melt the butter over low heat, then whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce has reached the desired consistency.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses, such as fontina, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
- Add some cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini, to the macaroni and cheese for a more nutritious meal.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking for a crispy topping.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large saucepan or a baking dish. Just be sure that the dish is large enough to accommodate all of the ingredients.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe from the Dean & DeLuca Cookbook is a simple but delicious take on the classic dish. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and crispy topping, this macaroni and cheese is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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