Mac and Cheesus
Mac and Cheesus is our Saviour, and through this recipe may you come to Cheesus! Cheesus will take you into their warm embrace and comfort your sinful life. Follow this recipe to achieve enlightened flavor in the ultimate comfort food, all will be forgiven, and you shall never sin again with that boxed heresy!
Ingredients
16 oz Pasta (Cavatappi is best)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 tbsp butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
Pepper
1/2 cup panko crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Ah, the humble pasta bake. A dish so simple, yet so often botched by the culinary inept. Let us elevate this plebeian plate to a gastronomic masterpiece.
1. Pasta Perfection: We shall utilize a pasta of substance, a pasta with character. A cavatappi, perhaps, or a gemelli. A pasta that can truly handle the weight of our culinary ambitions.
2. Béchamel Bliss: Next, we craft a béchamel, a sauce so divine, it will make the angels weep. Melt the butter, add the flour, and whisk until smooth. Slowly incorporate the milk, ensuring a velvety texture. A mere mortal might call this a roux, but we know better.
3. Cheesy Goodness: Now, let us introduce the cheese. Not just any cheese, mind you. We shall utilize a trio of fromage: Parmesan, Gruyère, and a sharp cheddar. A symphony of dairy, a concerto of curd.
1. Assembly and Baking: Finally, we shall assemble our masterpiece. Layer the pasta, the sauce, and the cheese, like a culinary architect. Top it with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs, a touch of paprika, and a prayer.
And there you have it, a dish worthy of the gods. A culinary triumph. A testament to your newfound culinary prowess.
So go forth, my friend, and impress your guests with your newfound culinary expertise. Just don't screw it up, you culinary clown.
This is a Giancarlo FiascoConcoction.
Conjured by the divine hands of Giancarlo Fiasco, this dish has graced the tables of the gods (or at least, the Fiasco household). My long-suffering wife, Lancia, claims it's the best mac and cheese she's ever tasted. Of course, she would say that. She’s legally obligated.
A word of caution: the choice of cheese is paramount. A subpar cheddar can ruin an otherwise perfect dish. So, choose wisely, mortal.
Now, go forth and indulge. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Handle this recipe with care.
