Mac and Cheese with Poblano
METHOD
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Fill the Multicooker two-thirds full with water and season with salt. Set the BROWN/SAUTÉ mode to 450°F. Cover and
bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes, or until
al dente. Drain the pasta well in a colander. Return the cooked pasta to the cooking pot and place in the housing.
Change the cooker to the SLOW COOK mode set to LOW. Into the pasta, stir the butter, 2 1/2 cups of the Jack cheese,
and 2 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the poblano chiles, 2 cups of the half and half, and the crème
fraÎche. Season with the hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy and the cheese has melted. During the
final 20 minutes, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup half and half.
In a food processor, blend the panko, oil, and the remaining Jack cheese and cheddar cheese until finely ground.
Preheat a conventional broiler. Remove the cooking pot from the cooker housing and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over
the macaroni and cheese. Transfer the cooking pot to the oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the crumb mixture is
golden brown. Serve immediately.
Servers: 8
INGREDIENTS
Make-Ahead: The macaroni and cheese can be held, covered, with the SLOW COOK mode set to WARM for up to 1 hour.
16 ounces medium shell pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided
2 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, peeled, diced
2 1/2 cups half and half, divided
1/2 cup crème fraÎche
Hot sauce (such as Cholula), to taste (if desired)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
RECIPESXIV. Mushroom Risotto with Taleggio
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Using the BROWN/SAUTÉ mode, preheat the Multicooker to 450°F for 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with
1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until the
mushrooms are tender and brown. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to a medium bowl.
Reduce the temperature to 350°F. Add the remaining oil, then shallots, and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until tender but
not brown. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the rice and stir for about 1 minute, or
until toasted. Add the wine and cook for about 2 minutes, or until evaporated. Add 2 cups of the broth, and cook, stirring
frequently and keeping the mixture at a steady simmer, until absorbed. Continue to add the broth 1 cup at a time, stirring
until each addition is nearly absorbed before adding more. Cook for about 18 minutes total, or until the rice is al dente.
Turn off the cooker and discard the thyme stems. Stir in the Taleggio cheese, 2/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the
reserved mushrooms, and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Spoon the risotto into 6 warm bowls. Sprinkle with the chives and more Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, divided
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds assorted mushrooms (such as oyster,
crimini, and stemmed shiitake), coarsely chopped
2 large sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or as needed, warm
4 ounces Taleggio cheese or Brie cheese, rind removed, at room
temperature
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus grated or shaved cheese
for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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