Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Charred Poblanos
This Mac and Cheese is my go to dish to bring to an event. Always a crowd pleaser, its incredibly creamy with just the right amount of smoke from the gouda and spice from the charred poblanos.
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Servings: 8
Equipment
- 9"x12" Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Medium Pot
- Gas Stove
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1lb medium shell pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 3 cups sharp cheddar shredded
- 2 cups mild cheddar shredded
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Melt the 2 tbsp of butter in the microwave at 30 second intervals in a microwave safe dish. Add the breadcrumbs and mix together. Set aside.
- Place poblano peppers on the grate of a gas stove. Char the poblanos over medium heat, turning frequently. Continue to heat the skins until the pepper are fully charred all around. (You will be removing the skin) When done, immediately place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. This will make it easy for you to remove the skin. Place the peppers on a cutting board and using the back of a knife scrape the charred skin off the peppers. Remove the stem and seeds from the peppers and cut the peppers into small pieces. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil to cook the shells. Cook to al dente. While the shells are cooking add 3 tbsp butter to a medium pot. Melt the butter on medium low heat. When the butter is melted add the flour and mix until you create a roux. Slowly add the milk and whisk constantly until the milk mixture is simmering and has thickened, approx. 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the cheese. Mix well. Add the salt, pepper and poblanos to the cheese sauce.
- In the large pot add the cheese sauce to the cooked shells. Mix well. Transfer the mac and cheese to a 9x12 baking dish. Cover with breadcrumbs. Bake the Mac and Cheese for 15 minutes until bubbly. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
If you make this recipe and love it be sure to tag me @lolacheriecola