My specialties in the kitchen consist of everything comfort food-related which means I’m thriving with the fall weather. I have always loved baked mac and cheese, and recently I got to thinking – why not add wine?
White wine and cheese are a match made in heaven – and this white wine baked mac and cheese recipe is divine. I served mine up with brown butter breadcrumbs, but this recipe is fabulous on its own as well!
Ingredients
Mac and Cheese
- 18 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (I did ½ white, ½ orange)
- 1 lb pasta of your choice
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup Out of Office White Blend
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Brown Butter Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I like to let old bread dry out on the counter and then toss it in my Vitamix)
- A pince of dried sage
- 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar for mixing with breadcrumbs for baking
Breadcrumbs Instructions
Step 1:
Melt the butter in sauce pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add herbs and stir until browned (usually a few minutes).
Step 3:
Add breadcrumbs and stir over medium heat for a few minutes or until breadcrumbs are browned.
Mac and Cheese Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a large baking dish (3-4 qt) with butter. Set aside.
Step 2:
Cook pasta according to instructions on package and set aside. I usually make mine a little al dente since it will be cooked more when it’s baked in the oven with the cheese sauce.
Step 3:
In a large sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4:
Add flour and stir with a whisk until combined.
Step 5:
Slowly add in milk, stirring to ensure there are no clumps.
Step 6:
Add in wine and continue to stir until you see small bubbles begin to form.
Step 7:
Gradually add in the shredded cheese, whisking until smooth.
Step 8:
Turn off the heat and add cooled pasta to cheese sauce.
Step 9:
Pour cheese and pasta mixture into greased baking dish.
Step 10:
Combine breadcrumbs and ½ cup of cheese in a bowl and pour over the cheese and pasta mixture.
Step 11:
Bake for 30 minutes or until browned.
Step 12:
Serve & enjoy!
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Em
