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Hopes and Dreams Mac and Cheese (Robert Irvine) Recipe

Hopes and Dreams Mac and Cheese (Robert Irvine) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried elbow macaroni
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour , or as needed
2 bay leaves
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp shredded cheddar (8-year-old aged if you can get it)
salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente and drain well so that you don't have excess cooking water which will dilute the flavor. While the pasta is cooking, melt the grapeseed oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent, being careful not to burn. Add the flour a little at a time to make a roux. Do this gradually because some batches of flour absorb more than others and you may not need as much. Add the bay leaves, and then incorporate the vegetable stock a little at a time to form a smooth sauce. Simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flour to cook out, then remove the bay leaves. Add the heavy cream and Cheddar cheese, then season with salt and white pepper. Fold in as much pasta as you need to acquire the right consistency for macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	970.62 Kcal (4064 kJ)
Calories from fat	440.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.96g	75%
Cholesterol	143.49mg	48%
Sodium	7111.62mg	296%
Potassium	240.86mg	5%
Total Carbs	97.5g	32%
Sugars	3.38g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.21g	13%
Protein	27.42g	55%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	320.2mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	366 Kcal (1532 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.46g	75%
Cholesterol	54.11mg	48%
Sodium	2681.62mg	296%
Potassium	90.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	36.76g	32%
Sugars	1.28g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	13%
Protein	10.34g	55%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	120.8mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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