Mac N Smoked Gouda With Cauliflower Food

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" WITH BACON AND SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay the bacon out on top. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut off the green leaves from the cauliflower. Using your hands or a knife, cut the florets away from the core.
• Remove the bacon from the baking sheet and set aside. Put the cauliflower on the baking sheet and, using a heatproof spatula, toss with the bacon fat left behind. Spread out in an even layer, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until a thick paste forms and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the milk 1/2-cup at a time, whisking well between each addition, and bring to a bare simmer. Whisk in two-thirds of the smoked Gouda until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add more milk, 1/4-cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
• Place the roasted cauliflower in 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large oval casserole. Crumble the bacon over the cauliflower, then pour the cheese sauce over the top, making sure all the florets are covered. Sprinkle with remaining Gouda and bake until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, 30 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SMOKED GOUDA GARBAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
• Combine the cauliflower florets, Brussels sprouts and olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated. Bake, stirring halfway through, until lightly charred and tender, about 40 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the vegetables cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the Cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, paprika and cayenne in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture in a separate bowl.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a 20-by-14-inch rectangle. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over half of the dough, starting from the shorter end, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides. Scatter the roasted vegetables evenly over the cheese. Working from the short side, tightly roll the dough up, jelly roll-style, into a log. Pinch the open seams together to seal, then tuck them underneath the log.
• Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet, brush the dough all over with the egg wash and sprinkle with the reserved cheese mixture. Bake until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is browned on top, about 40 minutes.
• Let the bread cool for 10 minutes. Halve the bread lengthwise, cut each half crosswise into 4 equal pieces and serve warm.

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the water, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon salt and the white 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 1/2 by 10-inch casserole dish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon 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. Garnish with parsley.

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.

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.