ELEGANT MACARONI & CHEESE (FOR GROWNUPS)

Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups) image

Provided by Norelllaura1

Time 45m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb bow tie pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 lb lump crabmeat
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (shredded)
8 ounces gruyere cheese (shredded)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese (I use x-sharp white Vermont, shredded)
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated and divided
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 sweet onion, minced fine
1 garlic clove, minced fine
fresh chives, snipped

Steps:

Cook bow ties in a large pot until al dente, drain, rinse return to pot and put to side.
In a med. sauce pan melt 2 Tbs. butter and saute garlic and onion until soft and fragrant. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and cornstarch, stirring to form a roux.
Add milk and Dijon and cook on med. high heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted completely before adding the next one. Finally add 1/2 the Pecarino and stir.
Reduce heat to low and fold in crabmeat, stirring until well coated and warmed through.
Pour cheese and crab mixture over bow ties in the pot and gently mix until well covered.
Ladle bow ties into a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs and remaining Pecarino cheese and chives.
Place in oven at 350°F and bake until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.9, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 236.3, Sodium 869, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 52