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Gordon Ramsay Creamy Mac And Cheese Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Creamy Mac And Cheese Recipe

Erin Table for Seven
This tasty dish from Gordon Ramsay is made with macaroni, butter, flour, mustard powder, milk, cayenne pepper, sea salt, breadcrumbs, thyme leaves, Cheshire cheese, Cheddar cheese, and Lancashire cheese. It takes about 45 minutes to make this meal, which serves 6 people.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 693 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cauliflower florets
  • 1 pound dried macaroni
  • 2 ounces butter plus a few extra knobs
  • 4 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons English mustard powder
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • sea salt to taste
  • 4 ounces mature Cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 ounces Lancashire cheese crumbled
  • 4 ounces Cheshire cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water, cook cauliflower for 4-5 minutes, then cool in ice water.
  • Cook macaroni until al dente, drain, and mix with cauliflower and butter.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F/gas 6.
  • Make a roux with butter, flour, and mustard powder, then add milk to make a smooth sauce. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Add three cheeses (leave some for the top) to the sauce, and mix with macaroni and cauliflower.
  • Spread the mixture in a gratin dish.
  • Combine the remaining cheese, breadcrumbs, and thyme, and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh cauliflower florets instead of frozen ones to maintain the desired texture in the Creamy Mac and Cheese.
  • Stick to the recommended cheese blend of Cheddar, Lancashire, and Cheshire for the perfect balance of flavors.
  • Adjust the amount of English mustard powder according to your preference for a subtle or more pronounced kick.
  • Be cautious with the cayenne pepper, as a little goes a long way. Add it gradually to avoid overpowering spiciness.
  • Control the thickness of the sauce by adjusting the amount of flour. Add more for a thicker consistency or less for a lighter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 553mgIron: 2mg
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