What is Outback Steakhouses’ recipe for their Mac and cheese?!
What is Outback Steakhouses’ recipe for their Mac and cheese?
Answers:
Outback Steakhouse Macaroni and Cheese
(Mac-A-Roo & Cheese Casserole)
4 servings 20 min 5 min prep
1 (12 ounce) package of medium-size rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 lb store-brand processed cheese, cubed (i.e. Velveeta)
Prepare rigatoni using package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
Add flour, stirring constantly.
Mixture should thicken.
When flour thickens, add milk, salt, paprika and cheese cubes.
Stir constantly until the sauce thickens but is smooth.
The cheese sauce should resemble an extra-thick cream.
If mixture is too thick, a little more milk may be added.
Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and gently stir until pasta is completely coated.
Source(s):
http://www.recipezaar.com/92204...
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 slices applewood smoked bacon
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup heavy cream
10 slices white American cheese, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1/8 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
In medium saucepan over high heat, bring two quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add macaroni and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness. Strain, cool and rinse. Set aside.
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, cool and coarsely chop. Set aside.
In a 2 quart saucepan, heat half and half and heavy cream on medium heat just before a simmer, stirring continuously.
Add chopped American cheese until melted, followed by the cheddar. Melt cheese completely in the sauce. Stir in gorgonzola cheese and salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and toss cooled macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat along with bacon.
Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into oven-safe casserole dish. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and serve.
You can add chives as a garnish.
Enjoy!!