DutchOvenMacCheese < GuthrieFamily

---++ Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese
---+++ INGREDIENTS
   * 1 Tbsp butter (room temperature)
   * 1 15-oz container whole milk ricotta
   * 2 tsp mustard powder
   * 1 tsp garlic powder
   * 1/4 tsp nutmeg
   * 1 tsp kosher salt
   * 1/4 tsp pepper
   * 4 c whole milk
   * 2 c grated sharp cheddar
   * 2 c grated Gruyere or Swiss
   * 2 c grated Parmesan
   * 1 lb pasta shells (uncooked)
---+++ PREPARATION
   1 Heat oven to (it says) 375° with rack in center position. Grease oven-safe Dutch oven with butter.
   1 In a blender, combine ricotta, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, until very smooth. Slowly add milk, blending to combine.
   1 In the prepared Dutch oven, mix together the grated cheeses. Measure out ½ cup of the mixture and set aside. Stir the ricotta mixture into the cheeses in the Dutch oven. Stir in the pasta shells.
   1 Cover and bake until the shells are just cooked, about 45-60 minutes, stirring halfway through.
   1 Remove pan from oven, stir, and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake about 10 minutes, until the top is browned and bubbling.

( One Pan & Done - kindle )

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Topic revision: r2 - 2019-06-13 - JMagGuthrie