Mac and Cheese
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into small dice
- 1 1/2 cups 00 flour
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon ice cold water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/3 cup (5 1/2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk, such as Carnation
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Canola oil, for frying
- 6 sage leaves
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Special equipment: six 6-ounce ramekins
- For the sweet potato gnocchi: Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add the potatoes and boil until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon (reserve the pot of water) and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Put the potatoes through a ricer into a bowl.
- Add the flour to a separate bowl and make a well.
- Add the oil and ice water and knead into a dough, adding in the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Fold in the mascarpone.
- Slowly add the potatoes and knead until the dough comes together and rolls out smoothly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Form into a ball, wrap in plastic and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Bring the pot of water back to a boil.
- Roll the dough into a long thin log, then divide into 2-inch pieces.
- Boil the gnocchi until they float, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour until incorporated.
- Add the milk and cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is thickened, about 7 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- For the fried sage: In a heavy, shallow pan, add some canola oil and heat until a thermometer inserted in the oil registers 400 degrees F. Add the sage leaves and fry until crisp, 1 minute.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- For the panko topping: Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and butter in a small bowl.
- Combine the gnocchi and sauce gently in a bowl.
- Divide the mixture among individual 6-ounce ramekins.
- Top each with some panko topping, a fried sage leaf and extra Parmesan.
- Bake until bubbling and crispy brown on top, about 5 minutes.
- Serve in the ramekins.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mac-and-cheese.html (may not work)