MACARONI WITH MIMOLETTE AND COMTE' CHEESE

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Mimolette Cheese has a sweet and nutty flavor with a fruity aroma. Comte' Cheese has a creamy, nutty caramelized flavor. Comte' Cheese has been produced since the time of "Charlemagne". These French Cheeses are Semi-Hard and make a wonderful Mac and Cheese.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter (Split)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder (Piment D' Espeletette)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped)
2 tablespoons French thyme (Chopped)
10 ounces mimolette cheese (Grated)
5 ounces comte cheese (Grated)
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a baking dish with 1-tablespoon butter and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a full boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and toss with olive oil.
  • In a large saucepan melt remaining butter. Whisk in flour and cook roux for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and stir until sauce thickens. Add bay leaf.
  • Add Dijon mustard, Piment D' Espelette, nutmeg, sea salt, white pepper and stir until combined.
  • Fold in Mimolette and Comte' cheese and stir until sauce has thickened.
  • Fold in crème fraiche and fresh herbs.
  • Remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
  • Season with fine sea salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Combine macaroni and cheese sauce into prepared baking dish.
  • Scatter seasoned bread crumbs over top.
  • Place baking dish on a sheet pan. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 F for 30-minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1041, Fat 73.2, SaturatedFat 43.5, Cholesterol 243, Sodium 662.9, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 17.1

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