Cook The Book: Mac And Cheese With Soubise Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Mac And Cheese With Soubise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, sliced; Kosher salt; 1 shallot, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons sherry; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 to 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 or 7 gratings fresh nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, substitute cayenne if you wish); 12 ounces macaroni, penne, or cellentani; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 pound Comte, Gruyere, Emmenthaler, Cheddar, or a combination of these cheeses, grated; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional); 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
Kosher salt
1 shallot, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 or 7 gratings fresh nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, substitute cayenne if you wish)
12 ounces macaroni, penne, or cellentani
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pound Comte, Gruyere, Emmenthaler, Cheddar, or a combination of these cheeses, grated
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1
Melt half the butter in a medium pan over medium heat and add the onions and a four-fingered pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until the onions is nicely caramelized.
2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter. Add the shallot and a three-finger pinch of salt and cook until some of the water has cooked out of the butter, about 1 minute. Add the flour, stir to mix it with the butter, and cook until the mixture has taken on a toasted aroma, a few minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and stir with a flat-edged wood spoon or spatula, to make sure the flour doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan, until the sauce comes up to a simmer and thickens, a few minutes more. Stir in a three-finger pinch of salt, the white wine vinegar, sherry, fish sauce, dry mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, cayenne, and smoked paprika (if using). Add the onion to the sauce and stir until heated through. Transfer the sauce to a blender and process until pureed, or puree in the pan with a hand blender. Keep the sauce warm over low heat. You should have about 2 cups.
3
Cook the pasta just until al dente, drain, the return it to the pot. Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to spread on a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or another appropriately sized, ovenproof vessel. Place the pasta in a large bowl.
4
Sprinkle half of the Comte cheese into the soubise and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and pour over the pasta. Toss the pasta and pour it into the baking dish. Top with the remaining Comte. The pasta can be baked immediately or later in the day, or it can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
5
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F.
6
Sprinkle the pasta with the Parmigiano-Reggiano (if using). In a small bowl, toss the panko with the remaining melted butter and spread this over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes (longer if it has been chilled in the refrigerator). Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is nicely browned, or turn on the broiler/grill and broil/grill until the top is browned, 15 to 20 more minutes.
7
Serve immediately.

901

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, sliced, Kosher salt, 1 shallot, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Mac And Cheese With Soubise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cook The Book: Mac And Cheese With Soubise

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