5.0 from 9 votes
Gouda + Crispy Pancetta Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat KitchenAid® Compact Oven to 350 degrees F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Meanwhile sauté the shallot, garlic and thyme in the olive oil until shallot is translucent.
- 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
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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
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
% 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.