WHITE WINE GRUYERE MAC AND CHEESE

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Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons Butter
.5 cup butter
1 piece Yellow Onion
1 pound Pasta
.5 cup Flower
4 cups Whole Milk
6 ounces gruyere, shredded
6 ounces parmesan, shredded
14 ounces baby swiss, shredded
.25 cups Dry White Wine
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish, and set aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Add chopped onion, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, while preparing the pasta and cheese. (Letting the onions cook over lower heat for a longer period of time allows the flavors to develop.)
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the shells, and cook 2 minutes less than directed on the package - it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain well and set aside.
  • Melt ½ cup butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Add milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until combined.
  • Set aside about ½ cup shredded cheese. Add remaining cheese, about a cup at a time, and use a wooden spoon to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the white wine, garlic salt, and chipotle powder, and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, and a sprinkling of chipotle powder.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until just the cheese is bubbling and just starting to brown on top.

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