Double-Dutch Mac & Cheese With Chard Recipe

Name: Double-Dutch Mac & Cheese With Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 cups reduced-fat milk (2%); 2 cups packed coarsely grated aged gouda cheese, plus; 1/2 cup finely grated gouda cheese (about 10 ounces total); 2 cups packed coarsely grated edam cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard or 1 1/2 lbs kale, stems and center ribs removed; 12 ounces elbow macaroni; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless sourdough bread; 1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-fat milk (2%)
2 cups packed coarsely grated aged gouda cheese, plus
1/2 cup finely grated gouda cheese (about 10 ounces total)
2 cups packed coarsely grated edam cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 lbs swiss chard or 1 1/2 lbs kale, stems and center ribs removed
12 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless sourdough bread
1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional)

1
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, then flour; stir constantly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups coarsely grated Gouda and 1 cup Edam. Stir until cheeses melt, about 2 minutes. Stir in cayenne and nutmeg. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter 13x9x2- inch baking dish. Cook chard in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer chard to plate; cool. Reserve pot with water. Squeeze water from chard; chop finely.
3
Return water in pot to boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Stir macaroni into warm cheese sauce. Place half of macaroni in dish; smooth top. Top with 1 cup Edam cheese, then chard. Top with remaining macaroni mixture; spread evenly.
4
Melt 3 tablespoons butter. Place breadcrumbs in medium bowl. Drizzle butter over; toss. Add 1/2 cup finely grated Gouda and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over mac and cheese. Sprinkle cumin seeds over, if desired.
5
Bake mac and cheese until breadcrumbs are golden and edges are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Double-Dutch Mac & Cheese With Chard falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Double-Dutch Mac & Cheese With Chard

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