Irish Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese Recipe
Growing up with a dad who was born and raised in Ireland and had the best Irish brogue, and a mom who was first generation Italian (maiden name Lamborghini, yes, very Italian!), made for an interesting family dynamics. My dad's one request was that there be a bowl of boiled potatoes on the table every evening for dinner. My mom obliged, even when she had prepared a big bowl of homemade pasta and meatballs.....there was that bowl of boiled potatoes proudly sitting next to the bowl of pasta! Being the diplomat that I am, I've created a recipe with Irish Cheddar, for my dad, and pasta, for my mom. Guaranteed to be a family favorite, this Mac 'n Cheese is both creamy and cheesey, and you don't have to be Irish to love it! Every day I fondly remember my dad, my own personal little leprechaun.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
- 3 Tbs. butter, divided
- 2 Tbs. flour
- 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 (7 oz.) pkg. Aged Irish Cheddar, such as Kerrygold, shredded, about 2 1/2 cups
- 4 oz. Asiago cheese, shredded, about 1 heaping cup
- 1/3 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbs. chopped parsley
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Coat 1.5 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large saucepot melt 2 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, mustard powder and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add Irish Cheddar and Asiago cheeses, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat; stir in cooked pasta until combined and evenly coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- In small bowl remaining 1 Tbs. butter; stir in panko. Sprinkle over pasta.
- Bake 25 minutes or until panko is lightly browned and mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 259g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 509 | |
| Calories from Fat 315 | 62% |
| Total Fat 35.79g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 22.01g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium 494mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 23.84g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 14.97g | 10% |
| Protein 23.51g | 38% |
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