Emerils Smoked Gouda Macaroni Recipes

MACARONI WITH 4 CHEESES!

Steps:

• In a heavy, medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half and half little by little. Cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat, season with the salt, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of the grated parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Cover and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt to taste and, while stirring, add the macaroni. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until macaroni is very al dente (slightly undercooked). Drain in a colander and return the macaroni to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic and stir to combine. Add the bechamel sauce and stir until well combined. Set aside.
• Using the remaining tablespoon of butter, grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine 4 ounces of the remaining parmesan cheese, cheddar, fontina and gruyere cheeses. Toss to combine.
• Place one-third of the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with one-third of the mixed cheeses. Top with another third of the macaroni and another third of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 ounce of grated parmesan, and the Essence and toss to combine. Sprinkle this over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

SMOKED GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

EMERIL'S SMOKED GOUDA MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the water, 1/2 tsp salt, and the oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
• Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occsionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cool water.
• Set aside.
• In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tbs of the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
• Add the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and the pepper and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
• Remove the white sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese.
• Continue stirring until the cheese melts.
• Lightly grease a 6.5x10" casserole dish with the remeining 1/2 tsp butter.
• Combine the cheese sauce and macaroni in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
• Pour into the prepared casserole and bake until lightly golden on top, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot.

SMOKED GOUDA MASHED POTATOES - EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan and add the butter, cream, and cheese.
• Mash the potatoes, stirring to incorporate the seasonings.
• Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper. Serve warm.