LEEK MAC AND CHEESE
Posting for ZWT#6. Cooks usually reserve dark, tough leek greens for stock but here they are incorporated into mac and cheese. From Food & Wine.
Provided by WiGal
Categories European
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet.
- Add the leek greens and cook over high heat, stirring just until slightly wilted, 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook over low heat until very tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the flour and cook over moderately high heat, whisking, for 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and bring to a boil, whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add 2 cups of the cheese, season with salt and pepper and whisk the cheese sauce until melted.
- In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until nearly al dente.
- Drain well.
- Add the macaroni and the cheese sauce to the leek greens and stir until combined.
- Transfer the macaroni to an 8-by-11-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until bubbling.
- Turn the broiler on and broil the mac and cheese until golden brown on top, about 3 minutes.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Dastgeer Jaan
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, or proteins to make it your own.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for kids. They love the cheesy flavor and the leeks add a little bit of a nutritional boost.
Mudau Murangi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love that this recipe is meatless. It's a great way to get my protein and vegetables.
shamim hassan
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it fills you up.
Dadmark Dobre
[email protected]I love that this recipe is made with whole wheat pasta. It's a healthier option than traditional mac and cheese.
Steven Hughes
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
mark burnett
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The leeks were cooked just right and they didn't overpower the other flavors.
Sheila Shah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I always have a few left over from other recipes and this is a great way to use them up.
Shankerpur High School
[email protected]I'm a big fan of leeks and I love how they taste in this mac and cheese. They add a really nice savory flavor.
Sammy Bassett
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal.
James Joshua Schaefer
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. The leeks give it such a unique flavor and the cheese sauce is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
GachaLifeisBadUwU
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The leeks added a really nice flavor and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy.
Law Howell
[email protected]This leek mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I love that the leeks add a little bit of a bite.
Salma Khatun
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks add a subtle sweetness that balances out the richness of the cheese. It's a delicious and comforting dish.
Abdullah Mehar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the result was amazing. The leek and cheese flavors complemented each other perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Legend widows
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the leeks in this dish. It's a great way to change up classic mac and cheese.
Tsekaa Enoch
[email protected]This leek mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The leeks added a delicious savory flavor and the cheese sauce was creamy and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.