Hopes and Dreams Mac and Cheese

Name: Hopes and Dreams Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 118 milliliters butter (1 stick); 454 grams dried elbow macaroni; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour, or as needed; 59 milliliters chopped fresh chives; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 473 milliliters sharp shredded Cheddar (8-year-old aged if you can get it); 237 milliliters vegetable stock; 237 milliliters chopped white onion

Hopes and Dreams Mac and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 710 calories, 21g of protein, and 39g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, vegetable stock, sharp cheddar, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the grapeseed oil you could follow this main course with the Strawberry Crumble as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente and drain well so that you don't have excess cooking water which will dilute the flavor. While the pasta is cooking, melt the grapeseed oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent, being careful not to burn.

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Grape Seed Oil

Butter

Garlic

Onion

Pasta

Water

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Sauce Pan

Pot

Add the flour a little at a time to make a roux. Do this gradually because some batches of flour absorb more than others and you may not need as much.

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All Purpose Flour

Add the bay leaves, and then incorporate the vegetable stock a little at a time to form a smooth sauce. Simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flour to "cook out," then remove the bay leaves.

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Vegetable Stock

Bay Leaves

All Purpose Flour

Sauce

Add the heavy cream and Cheddar cheese, then season with salt and white pepper. Fold in as much pasta as you need to acquire the right consistency for macaroni and cheese.

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Macaroni And Cheese