Gouda + Crispy Pancetta Mac and Cheese

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Gouda + Crispy Pancetta Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces pancetta cut into small pieces
  • 1 pound Gremelli
  • 4 cups milk
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup smoked gouda shredded using the mini KitchenAid® Mini Food Processor
  • ½ cup gouda shredded using the mini KitchenAid® Mini Food Processor
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • Leaves from ¼ bunch fresh thyme
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Instructions

  1. Preheat KitchenAid® Compact Oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In medium saucepan, sauté the pancetta until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same medium skillet, over medium high heat, add milk, raw elbow macaroni, 1 teaspoon salt and butter. Slowly bring the milk and macaroni mixture to a simmer, stirring the macaroni frequently as it comes up to a simmer. Keep an eye on the mixture to make sure the pasta continually gets stirred.
  3. Once simmering, turn down heat to low. Stir frequently. Cook for about 17-20 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked. Drain the excess milk and place the pasta back into the pot.
  4. Meanwhile sauté the shallot, garlic and thyme in the olive oil until shallot is translucent.
  5. Stir in the grated cheese and ½ of the pancetta. Stir until the cheese is evenly incorporated into the macaroni. Transfer the mixture in a medium KitchenAid® baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining pancetta on top of the mac and cheese and the shallot mixture and bake for 15 minutes until crispy. Serve as needed

Notes

  • You can use whatever shape of pasta you like. I think it's fun to try and contrast the shape of the pasta with your mix-ins.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 541kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 492mg (21%) Potassium 426mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 419IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 375mg (38%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 541 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 541kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 492mg 21%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 419IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 375mg 38%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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