Delicious Mac and Cheese with Cheesy Flatbread Recipe: A Crowd-Pleasing Comfort Food Combo
This Mac and Cheese with Cheesy Flatbread recipe is a crowd-pleasing comfort food. Created by Chef Bryan Woolley, it combines creamy mac and cheese with irresistible cheesy flatbread. The recipe features a golden crust and melted cheese topping on the flatbread, perfectly complementing the velvety cheese sauce coating the pasta. A refreshing Watermelon Green Salad adds a vibrant touch to the meal. Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dish for a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Bread:
7 1/2 cups bread flour
3 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups shredded cheese for topping
For the Mac and Cheese:
1 package of your choice of pasta
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk plus one can of canned milk
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 cups shredded cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Watermelon Green Salad:
6 cups mixed greens
4 cups cubed watermelon
Dressing of choice
Instructions
1
Cheesy Bread: In the bowl of your mixer, combine the bread flour, salt, olive oil, water, and yeast.
2
Mix and knead everything together for about 15 minutes until the dough is well-combined and elastic.
3
Cover the dough and let it double in size.
4
Take portions of the dough and roll them out into 6-inch rounds. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
5
Bake the rounds in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for about 12 minutes or until the crust is golden.
6
Remove from the oven, let cool, and cut into strips to serve with the mac and cheese and watermelon green salad.
7
Mac and Cheese: Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions. If using a pasta machine, follow the instructions for making macaroni. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
8
Heat a large sauté pan on the stove. Add the butter and melt, then whisk in the flour to combine.
9
Pour the milk/can milk, mustard and Worcestershire sauce into the pan and gently whisking, bring it to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
10
Add the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and well-combined.
11
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Gently fold together to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Watermelon Green Salad: Divide the mixed greens between serving plates and top with the cubed watermelon.
13
Drizzle with your choice of dressing, such as a simple vinaigrette.
14
Serve the freshly made mac and cheese with the watermelon green salad and cheesy bread sticks.
15
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese.
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