Emerils Smoked Gouda Macaroni Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat to 185 degrees F.
• In a separate large pot over medium heat, make the roux by melting the butter and slowly whisking in the flour and onion powder. Once the milk has reached temperature, add the roux and the cheese. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the macaroni.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the water, 1/2 tsp salt, and the oil in a large heavy saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
• Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occsionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cool water.
• Set aside.
• In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tbs of the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
• Add the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and the pepper and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
• Remove the white sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese.
• Continue stirring until the cheese melts.
• Lightly grease a 6.5x10" casserole dish with the remeining 1/2 tsp butter.
• Combine the cheese sauce and macaroni in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
• Pour into the prepared casserole and bake until lightly golden on top, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan and add the butter, cream, and cheese.
• Mash the potatoes, stirring to incorporate the seasonings.
• Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper. Serve warm.