Emerils Smoked Gouda Macaroni Food

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 MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat to 185 degrees F.
• In a separate large pot over medium heat, make the roux by melting the butter and slowly whisking in the flour and onion powder. Once the milk has reached temperature, add the roux and the cheese. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish with the butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the White Cheddar cheese, the ham and the tater tots. Mix the mixture thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

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 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.