Mac N' Cheese with Phyllo Rosette Topping

phyllo rose topped mac n cheese in ceramic heart baker

MAC N CHEESE WITH PLYLLO TOPPING IN CERAMIC 1 QUART HEART BAKER

 Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 hr

Ingredients:
• 8 tablespoons butter
½ sweet onion (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups whole milk
• 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 
• 8 sheets frozen phyllo dough (thawed)
• Grated parmesan cheese

TOOLS NEEDED:  

ID21 STAINLESS STEEL SAUCEPAN WITH STRAINER LID (2.5 QT.)  CERAMIC HEAT SHAPED BAKER
(1 QT.)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the macaroni in saucepan according to package instructions. Strain using the strainer lid and set aside while you make the cheese sauce.

noodles for mac n cheese using ID 21 saucepan with strainer lid

2. Using the same pan at medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onion and sauté until translucent (5 minutes.) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute.)

3. Add in the flour and whisk constantly (about 3 minutes.)
whisk together butter and flour in id21 stainless steel saucepan with pour spout and strainer lid

 4. Slowly pour in milk and cream while continuing to whisk. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it thickens (about 3 minutes.)

pour milk into id 21 sauce pain with strainer lid for mac n cheese with phyllo crsut

5. Reduce heat to low and add in cheeses. Stir until melted and pour over cooked noodles. Add paprika and Dijon mustard. Mix until well combined. Pour into Heart Baker.
mix mac n cheese for mad n cheese dish in ceramic heart baker

6. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter and lay out 2 phyllo sheets. Brush with butter and then fold in half vertically. Brush again with butter. 
phyllo sheets for mac n cheese in heart baker
7. Cut this into thirds and roll each strip into a rose shape. Place on top of mac n cheese. Repeat until the dish is covered in phyllo rosettes.
phyllo rose topped mac n cheese in ceramic heart baker

8. Bake in oven uncovered for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top with Parmesan cheese.
phyllo rose topped mac n cheese in ceramic heart baker

Try pairing this with our Salmon with Crushed Olives for a Valentine's Day Dinner!

Enjoy!

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