Wolfgang Pucks Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

WOLFGANG PUCK'S GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• 1. Making a roux In a heavy large saucepan over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. When it bubbles, gradually sprinkle and whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, without browning. 2. Completing and enriching the béchamel Whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot milk into the roux. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Briskly whisk the egg yolks into the pan. 3. Making the cheese sauce Whisk in the Cheddar until smooth. Simmer over low heat, whisking often, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Add and whisk in one-half cup Parmesan. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more nutmeg if you like. 4. Cooking the macaroni Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Rinse the macaroni under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain again. 5. Combining macaroni and sauce Butter a 10- to 12-cup baking dish. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl. Add the cheese sauce and stir well to combine, adding some reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if needed to coat the pasta well. Spread the mixture in the prepared dish. 6. Topping the casserole Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, then the breadcrumbs. Dot the top with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter. 7. Baking and serving Bake until the pasta is heated through and the topping is crisp and deep golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. To serve, scoop onto individual plates or into bowls.

WOLFGANG PUCK'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook 7 minutes or until al dente (tender but still chewy). Drain and set aside. While pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in separate pot over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, chopped truffle (if using), onion and bay leaf. Increase heat slightly and simmer 10 minutes, until creamy, stirring regularly. Discard onion and bay leaf. Remove from heat and stir in ¾ of Cheddar along with other cheeses. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne and truffle oil (if using). Fold in pasta. Pour into a lightly oiled 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining Cheddar. Melt remaining 3 Tbsp butter in a sauté pan. Add breadcrumbs and parsley. Toss to coat. Spread crumb mixture evenly over top of pasta. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes. Top with shaved truffle, if desired, before serving.

RICE COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine macaroni, broth and cream in Rice Cooker, press cook and stir occasionally.
• When machine switches to keep warm, add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly until all cheese is melted.
• Press Cook again. The Rice Cooker will switch to keep warm after just a few minutes; this is the point where the cheese on the bottom turns that delicious brown. Serve.