DESSERT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Dessert Macaroni and Cheese! Yes, you read that right! Made with cream cheese, blueberries and vanilla, it’s a sweet take on a classic comfort food.

I really like this dish. Dessert Macaroni and Cheese might seem strange at first, but give it a try and let me know what you think.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 # elbow macaroni cooked to al dente

CUSTARD

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 vanilla bean, split or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

TOPPING

• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
• Cook the pasta while making the batter for the custard
• To make a roux, combine the butter and flour in a small saucepan
• Cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer and thickens to a pale beige paste
• Slowly whisk the milk into the roux
• Continue to whisk until the sauce has no lumps and is the consistency of thick cream
• Scrape the vanilla seeds into the warm sauce with a small pinch of salt
• Set aside to cool (see note)
• Preheat the oven to 325°f convection or 350°f regular.
• Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish
• Cream the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl
• Scrape the bowl
• Read more please visit : www.thekitchn.com

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