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Smoky Pepper Fontina Mac

Cello's Smoky Pepper Fontina Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup grated
  • 3/4 cup grated
  • salt to taste
  • chopped green onions

Parmesan Crisps

  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

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 salt to bring out the flavor.
  • Combine the pasta and sauce.

Parmesan Chips

  • Pre Heat a skillet on medium heat.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated parmesan onto the hot skillet.
  • Heat the parmesan until it starts to brown and flip using a spatula.
  • Remove the parmesan crisps from pan onto a paper towel lined plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining parmesan cheese

Plate your food

  • Plate the mac and cheese and top it with two parmesan crisps per person and chopped green onions.