Mac n Cheese at Midnight
September 04, 2009
Working late inspires me to cook luxuries I normally do not eat, like this Monterrey Jack Mac 'n Cheese. It is really simple to make, and very satisfying. Just put about 1 1/2 c of elbow pasta to boil. In the meantime, cook 1/4 diced onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp olive oil until onions are translucent. Add 3 tbsp of flour and cook while stirring constantly for s minutes over medium heat. Add 1 c of milk, whisk. Add some truffle oil if you like for flavor. Reduce heat to medium low while whisking mixture. It will simmer and get thick. Add 1 heaping cup of shredded cheese, whisking again so the milk doesn't burn. After the lumps are out, add drained pasta, salt, pepper, and spices like cayenne pepper or herbs de Provence. Eat and enjoy the heartburn!
