White Macaroni & Cheese
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 cups Orecchiette, cooked and drained per package directions
1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 dash garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Melt 4 tbsp butter and stir in flour. Gradually add in milk, stirring constantly. When thickened, remove from heat and add in cheeses.
Put cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a greased casserole dish.
In a small pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add in Panko bread crumbs and spices. Top macaroni mixture.
Servings: 8
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes
Oh my, this sounds wonderful! I like the white cheeses.
ReplyDeleteI love orecchiette--what a great use for it. I almost made it through Monday meatless, then ate a burrito with a little meat in it last night. Drat!
ReplyDeleteIt was my first time using orecchiette - I'll be using it more often.
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