Crispy Greens Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) macaroni
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
  • 4 cups (1 L) whole milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 7 cups (1.75 L) That Dutchman's Medium Gouda, grated
  • 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) That Dutchman’s Smoked Gouda, grated
  • 3 1/2 oz (100 g) That Dutchman’s Dragon’s Breath Blue, crumbled

Topping

  • 2 cups (500 mL) kale, stemmed, torn
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Brussels sprouts, shaved
  • 1 cup (250 mL) broccoli florets, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) That Dutchman’s Old Growler Gouda, grated
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, melted

Directions

  1. Butter a 13˝ x 9˝ (3.5 L) baking dish.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni for half the time directed on package.
  3. Drain and cool under cold water; set aside.
  4. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened.
  5. Stir in flour and cornstarch; cook, stirring until smooth.
  6. Gradually stir in milk and cream; cook, stirring until smooth and thickened, about 7 minutes.
  7. Add mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, hot sauce, pepper and nutmeg.
  8. Remove from heat; slowly stir in Medium and Smoked Gouda and Blue cheeses.
  9. Stir in macaroni.
  10. Pour into prepared dish; set aside.

Topping Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss together kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, oil, salt and pepper; spread evenly over a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes or until greens are wilted.
  4. In medium bowl, combine cheese, breadcrumbs and butter; stir in greens and sprinkle over macaroni.
  5. Place baking dish on rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Tips

Cheese alternatives: Canadian Blue cheese, Smoked, Medium and Aged Gouda.