FANCY MAC AND CHEESE
This is one of those recipes that can definitely be described as ridiculous, where ridiculous means so decadent, delicious, and divine that it almost renders the person eating it speechless. A little goes a long way with this one. Invite lots of guests... preferably guests you really, really like!
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil, and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside. Try not to eat them before the macaroni's done. Turn down the heat to 350 degrees F.
- Next, fry the thick slices of bacon until chewy, but not yet crisp. Chop up the bacon into bite-size bits. Set aside. Try not to eat them before the macaroni's done.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, saute the onions in 1 tablespoon of the butter, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Try not to... oh, never mind.
- Cook the macaroni until just undercooked. Set aside.
- To make the sauce, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Let the roux cook for a minute or so, whisking constantly. Then pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Cook the white sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Next, add the half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Spoon some of the hot white sauce into the beaten eggs to temper them, stirring with a fork to incorporate the mixture without cooking the eggs. Pour the tempered eggs into the white sauce, stirring constantly as you add them. Add the fontina, gruyere, Parmesan and goat cheeses. Stir until the cheese all melts. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat. Splash in a little milk or hot water if needed for thinning.
- Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Lay on half the onions, half the macaroni, half the mushrooms, half the gorgonzola and half the bacon. Repeat the layers, ending with the bacon. Bake until bubbly and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
- This is the stuff that dreams - and love handles - are made of.
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Landon Litzenberger
[email protected]Overall, I thought this mac and cheese was pretty good. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's definitely worth trying.
Gdcgr Rdged
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Mato Dobref
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out watery. I think I might have added too much milk.
Anita Gaolathwe
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
Rekha Giri
[email protected]I love how this mac and cheese is baked in the oven. It gives it a nice crispy crust.
Dr Rabin
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Victor Kipkoech
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It turned out great!
Swopno Chuya
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal.
Bainot Danawan
[email protected]I added some cooked bacon to this mac and cheese, and it was amazing!
Tracy ufomba
[email protected]I'm not a fan of blue cheese, so I substituted cheddar cheese instead. It turned out great!
kurt Linney
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
FrozenMMD Mobile
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
mamun islam
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. It was cheesy, creamy, and had a great flavor.
Mustafa Kalroo
[email protected]I thought this mac and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Su Jon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mac and cheese turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
MD ABDULLAH -AL- MAMUN
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly.
Tarikul Noyon
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and everything you could want in a mac and cheese.
Meriline Tenefeh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and decadent, I couldn't stop eating it.
iram shahbaz
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had a crispy, golden-brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.