MACARONI*****Macaroni au Gratin - Original Recipe, Five Roses Flour

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 170 grams Catelli Smart Macaroni
• 1 tbsp. EVOO
• 1 tbsp. Becel
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup milk
• sea salt, pepper, dry mustard, grated nutmeg and cayenne to taste
• 2 1/2 ounces Kraft light cheddar
• 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese
• 1 1/2 ounces full fat cheese of choice - smoked cheddar, manchego, asiago, etc.
• 9 tbsp. Panko
• 3 tbsp. grated parmigiano reggiano
• 1 1/2 tsp. EVOO
• smoked paprika

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* *Cook* macaroni according to package directions and drain.

* *Melt* butter with olive oil in same saucepan. *Mix* in flour and spices and cook roux. Gradually *add* milk and cook until smooth and thickened.

* *Stir* in cheeses and cook over low heat until melted and smooth.

* *Return* macaroni to pan and mix well.

* *Remove* two thirds of mixture to two zip-lock freezer bags and freeze.

* *Divide* remaining mixture between two well-greased oven-proof dishes and smooth top.

* *Combine* 3 tbsp. panko, 1 tbsp. shredded parmesan and a generous sprinkling of smoked paprika with a drizzle of olive oil to moisten and *divide* evenly over macaroni.

* *Bake* at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, until heated through and golden and crispy on top, covering lightly with foil if browning too quickly.

Nutrition Facts - 6 Servings

Calories 280.9
Total Fat 12.9 g
Saturated Fat 5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 25.6 mg
Sodium 212.4 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 29.7 g
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 12.7 g