It’s that time of year again, when the cold starts to break and warmer weather gradually begins to grace us with its presence.As the seasons change, we often seek out and welcome food and drink that reflects our surroundings.When things start to heat up, our desire for beverages that quench our thirst and cool us off grows exponentially with the increase in temperature.In a world filled with slushies and punches, there is one classic cocktail that has been helping us usher in Spring and Summer for centuries: Sangria
PAIRING: AJO BLANCO
Full Ingredients list
- 1 lb. dried elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups half and half
- 4 cups grated medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after grating)
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese divided (measured after grating)
- 1/2 Tbsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
BEST WINE TO PAIR WITH MAC N CHEESE: A LIGHT AMONTILLADO SHERRY
Some publications pick off-dry white wines, fruity reds or even sparkling wines to go with this classic American dish. We encourage you to go the next step… the sharp and salty flavor of cheddar cheese along with the richness of the sauce works wonderfully with a light amontillado sherry style. Broiling extra shredded cheese on top will only make it a better pairing, you can’t go wrong here!
BEST SHERRY TO PAIR WITH MAC N CHEESE
We love a delicate amontillado wine to pair with Mac n Cheese. Lustau Almacenista Amontillado de Sanlúcar from a solera of twenty-one casks is a perfect example.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SHERRY RECIPE
Now, if you aim for perfection, we suggest adding a few drops of the wine in the sauce. A quarter of an ounce will be sufficient to give the sauce a boost of complementing flavor. Give it a try! We love this recipe and its variations from the www.thechunkychef.com.
- Boil the pasta, drain.
- Make the cheese sauce by combining a fat (butter), and starch (flour), then whisking in the milk products.
- Cook the sauce until it’s nice and thick.
- Add in shredded cheeses, stir well.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked pasta.
- Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle with more shredded cheese.
- Top with the rest of the mac and cheese, top with more shredded cheese.
- Bake and prepare to thoroughly enjoy!
FAQ
How long does it take to bake mac n cheese?
It takes about 30 minutes to bake mac n cheese. Broil it at the end of baking for approximately 2-5 minutes for a crunchier version of mc n cheese.
What color is macaroni and cheese?
Mac n cheese should look between yellow and orange.
