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Manchego Mac and Cheese Recipe

Manchego Mac and Cheese Recipe

Manchego and cheddar pair together in a savory flavorful mac and cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Pasta
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup grated Manchego
  • 1 cup grated cheddar

Toppings

  • Asiago Crisps
  • Ritz Crackers

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

Prepare the sauce

  • Pre heat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds - just enough to take the chill out of it.
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix in flour. Cook it for a minute while stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined. 
  • Once all of the milk is added, cook for a few minutes while whisking it. Do not let it boil. You will feel the sauce start to thicken. It's ready for cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
  • Remove from heat and stir in your cheese until it's melted and mixed into the sauce.
  • Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little more salt to bring out the flavor.
  • Combine the pasta and sauce.
  • Crush the ritz crackers and asiago together in a plastic bag and sprinkle over the pasta.