MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO'S SPANISH INSPIRED "MAC & CHEESE"

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Michael Voltaggio's Spanish Inspired

DH and I loved this recipe from the Williams-Sonoma website. We thought it to be really rich (not low cal) and delicious. The only modification that I made was to use soy chorizo from Trader Joes, which worked out great. This recipe uses Bomba rice (arborio) vs pasta, FYI. We made the whole dish in the Dutch oven and transferred the Dutch oven to the oven so as not to dirty another pan. Prep time includes resting time.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups spanish chorizo, diced
1 1/2 cups bomba rice
1 pinch saffron
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry sherry, preferably Manzanilla
4 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups soft spanish goat cheese, coarsely grated
kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups manchego cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a broiler.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the rice, saffron, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until absorbed.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the water 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition has been absorbed and the rice is just al dente, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the cream and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Fold in the goat cheese and season with salt.
  • Transfer the rice to a casserole dish or large fry pan and sprinkle the Manchego on top.
  • Broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chives.

Ramin Ayoubi
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a hit.


ADI vai[420]
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make.


Ademola Mustapha
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This is a great recipe. It's easy to follow and the mac and cheese turns out perfectly every time.


Precious Osuesu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and manchego cheese added a nice touch.


Mogwera Thusoitsile
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Trit Party
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahdia Alizada
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and manchego cheese added a nice touch.


Uka_yaa TV
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make.


Indu Tamang
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a hit.


fayyaz muhammad
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This was a great recipe. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and manchego cheese added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


No Love Shadin
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This was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The chorizo gave it a nice kick, and the manchego cheese was nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Note 4
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so flavorful and creamy. The chorizo and manchego cheese add a really nice touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Arsalan Sk
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Danny Lopez
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and manchego cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kgalalelo Modiboa
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is just perfect. The chorizo gives it a nice kick, and the manchego cheese is nice and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


AnaS Bhatti
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The Spanish-inspired flavors were unique and delicious. The chorizo added a nice smoky flavor, and the manchego cheese was nice and nutty. I will definitely be making this again.