Skillet Fried Mac and Cheese from Zingerman's Roadhouse

Name: Skillet Fried Mac and Cheese from Zingerman's Roadhouse
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps heavy cream, warmed; 227 grams macaroni; 227 grams raw milk cheddar, grated; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 3 Tbsps chopped onion; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 177 milliliters whole milk, warmed

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Skillet Fried Mac and Cheese from Zingerman's Roadhouse a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 390 calories, 11g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of bay leaf, butter, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until it is al dente.

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Water

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Drain the pasta, run it under cold water, and return it to the pot.

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Pasta

Water

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Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

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Add the onion and bay leaf, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion softens. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until the mixture turns slightly beige, is bubbly, and appears to have grown in volume. Increase the heat to medium, and slowly whisk in the warm milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the mustard, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes.

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Bay Leaves

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All Purpose Flour

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Add the cheese to the sauce by 1/2-cup measure, stirring until the cheese melts before making another addition.

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Remove and discard the bay leaf.

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Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot.

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Add the olive oil, swirling to coat.

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Add the macaroni, and allow it to cook for 3 minutes, or until a crust forms. Scrape the bottom of the crust with a metal spoon, and cook for another 3 minutes. Do not stir often. Cook until about 15 to 20 percent of the mixture is golden brown.

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