Chorizo & Saffron Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe muscles_marinara

• 1 lb Dried Macaroni, boiled to just under al dente
• 1 stick Butter (for roux)
• 1 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Bread Crumb
• 1 Tbs Melted Butter (for topping)
• 1/4 lb Asiago shredded (for topping)
• 1/4 lb Asiago shredded (for sauce)
• 2/3 lb Really Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 sm Onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Saffron
• 1/2 lb Chorizo, cut into rounds, sauteed
• 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbs Demi Glace (optional, adds a bit of depth. Boullion would be WAY too salty... just skip it if you don't have it)

1. Making the Infused half & half: Scald, then simmer the half & half with saffron and onion.
2. Making the Roux: Heat butter in skillet and when its hot, add flour.
3. Stir constantly.
4. When finished, it should be a pale tan, have a nutty smell, and be the look of wet sand.
5. Making Roux into Bechamel: Slowly stream in infused half & half while whisking constantly.
6. As soon as you add the first bit of liquid, itll look like its seizing but dont worry!
7. The lumps will get incorporated if you keep whisking.
8. When youre finished adding your liquid you should have a smooth, moderately thickened sauce.
9. Making the Bechamel into Cheesy Bechamel: Add cheddar cheese and asiago 1/4c at a time, stirring very well.
10. Finishing the Sauce: Mix in Dijon and Demi Glace if using.
11. Stir until well incorporated.
12. Test for seasoning!
13. Add salt/pepper if necessary.
14. Making the Topping: Mix the 1 Tbs melted butter, bread crumbs and 1/4 cup asiago.
15. Its kind of hard with breading, but do your best to taste to see if the seasoning needs to be adjusted
16. Prepping the Dish: Line bottom of your baking dish with chorizo rounds
17. Making Mac and Cheese: Fold the cheese sauce into the macaroni, and turn into baking dish.
18. Top it: Evenly sprinkle your topping over the mac and cheese
19. Bake at 350 until the topping is golden brown, about 30 min

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/chorizo-andamp-saffron-baked-mac-cheese-11451 (may not work)