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Macaroni and Cheese (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup diced pancetta
1/2 cup small- diced onion
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp butter
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half or milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1 lb small shell pasta , cooked al dente
4 oz grated parmigiano-reggiano
4 oz grated white cheddar
4 oz grated gruyere
4 oz grated fontina
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp essence , recipe follows

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Set a large, wide-mouthed 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta to the pot and cook the pancetta until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the butter and flour to the pot and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the half-and-half to the pot and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with the salt, white pepper and nutmeg and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot and remove from the heat. Add the grated cheeses to the pot and stir to combine well.
Transfer the contents of the pot to a 3-quart baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Essence and sprinkle over the top of the macaroni. Bake uncovered until golden brown and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	726.8 Kcal (3043 kJ)
Calories from fat	464.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.56g	79%
Cholesterol	169.87mg	57%
Sodium	1046.32mg	44%
Potassium	295.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	33.87g	11%
Sugars	1.27g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	3%
Protein	32.74g	65%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	590.6mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	229.43 Kcal (961 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.28g	79%
Cholesterol	53.62mg	57%
Sodium	330.3mg	44%
Potassium	93.39mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.69g	11%
Sugars	0.4g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	3%
Protein	10.33g	65%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	186.4mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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