FOOD & DRINK

Smoked Gouda Pumpkin Mac And Cheese

Smoked Gouda Pumpkin Mac And Cheese  

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 ounces fresh baguette, torn into small pieces

• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan

• 1 pound cavatappi (or penne)

• 4 tablespoons salted butter

• 4 tablespoons flour

• 3 cups whole milk, at room temperature

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

• 2 cups shredded smoked gouda

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

• Kosher salt

  Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine torn bread, olive oil, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Place on large baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in parmesan cheese, then set aside.

3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.

4. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Gradually whisk in milk until slightly thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes.

6. Add pumpkin puree and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt to sauce and whisk until incorporated.

7. Turn heat to low and stir in smoked gouda and cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

8. Add cooked, drained pasta to sauce then transfer to prepared baking dish.

9. Top with toasted breadcrumbs then place in oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Ham & Cheese Sliders

Ham & Cheese Sliders 

Yields: 1 dozen

Prep Time: 0 hours 5 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 25 mins 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 c. mustard                                                        
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 4 tbsp. melted butter
• 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 12 slider buns
• 12 slices deli ham
• 12 slices Swiss cheese  

   Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine mustard and honey and whisk to combine.
  2. Make poppy dressing: In a medium bowl, combine butter, poppy seeds, and 1 tablespoon of honey-mustard mixture. Whisk to combine.
  3. Split slider buns in half horizontally and place bottom half on baking sheet. Spread mayo in an even layer on the bottom layer of slider buns, then top with an even layer of ham and cheese. Spread top buns with honey-mustard mixture, then place on top of cheese layer. Pour poppyseed dressing on tops of buns (using a pastry brush to spread if necessary) until all buns are coated.
  4. Place in oven and bake until cheese is melty and buns are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Slice and serve.