SPANISH MAC N CHEESE

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Categories Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups (12 oz.) diced Spanish chorizo
1 1/2 cups Bomba rice
Pinch of saffron
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry sherry, preferably Manzanilla
4 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups (9 oz.) coarsely grated soft Spanish goat cheese
Kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups (4 1/2 oz.) grated Manchego cheese
2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat a broiler. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the chorizo and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice, saffron and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until absorbed. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the water 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition has been absorbed and the rice is just al dente, about 20 minutes. Add the cream and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Fold in the goat cheese and season with salt. Transfer the rice to a casserole dish or large fry pan and sprinkle the Manchego on top. Broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with the chives. Serves 6 to 8.