Roasted Heirloom Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

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They say you can’t name a better pair than Macaroni & Cheese…. but we can! Macaroni & NEW Clover Sonoma Shredded Cheese!

This National Macaroni & Cheese Day we are celebrating with our take on a classic baked Macaroni & Cheese! With our secret, not so secret, ingredient of Clover Sonoma’s new California cheese line where creamy texture meets bold, rich flavor.

Roasted Tomato Heirloom Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 Package of elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons Clover Sonoma unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups Clover Sonoma whole milk
  • 1 large Mollie Stone’s egg yolk, beaten
  • 12 ounces Clover Sonoma cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Clover Sonoma unsalted butter
  • Chopped Parsley
  • Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes (Sliced)

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 375 F. Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. Beat egg yolk, set aside
  3. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Cook macaroni to al dente following package directions. Transfer to a colander, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the flour until smooth and bubbly, but not browning, about 40 seconds.
  6. Add the milk and whisk to combine, stirring, until thickened and smooth.
  7. Add 1 cup of the sauce to the beaten egg yolk, gently fold.
  8. Then return the egg mixture to the sauce, stirring well to blend.
  9. Set aside 1 cup of the shredded cheese to use later. Then add remaining amount into the sauce. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
  10. Add macaroni to the sauce and thoroughly combine. Then transfer into the baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the remaining shredded cheese.
  11. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and toss the bread crumbs into pan and stir until evenly coated. Then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
  12. Slice the Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes and arrange on top of the bread crumb layer.
  13. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
  14. Remove from oven, top with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!

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