8 oz. elbow macaroni (2 cups raw)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1-2 Tbsp. fresh chopped mixed herbs, or 2 tsp. dried leaf herbs (thyme, sage, chives)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 oz. goat cheese w/herbs or plain (1 sm. pkg.)
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz. shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided (1/2 can)
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. melted butter
Grease 2 qt. baking dish. Heat oven to 350. Cook macaroni following package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
In large saucepan, melt butter over med.-low heat. Stir in flour until well blended and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; continue cooking and stirring until slightly thickened. Add herbs, salt and pepper then stir in goat cheese and cheddar. Stir in 3 oz. parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until cheeses have melted. Stir in drained macaroni and turn into prepared baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs w/melted butter and toss w/remaining parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 25-30 min. until bubbly and nicely browned. Serves 4-6
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