MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO'S SPANISH INSPIRED "MAC & CHEESE"

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Michael Voltaggio's Spanish Inspired

DH and I loved this recipe from the Williams-Sonoma website. We thought it to be really rich (not low cal) and delicious. The only modification that I made was to use soy chorizo from Trader Joes, which worked out great. This recipe uses Bomba rice (arborio) vs pasta, FYI. We made the whole dish in the Dutch oven and transferred the Dutch oven to the oven so as not to dirty another pan. Prep time includes resting time.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups spanish chorizo, diced
1 1/2 cups bomba rice
1 pinch saffron
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry sherry, preferably Manzanilla
4 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups soft spanish goat cheese, coarsely grated
kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups manchego cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a broiler.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the rice, saffron, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until absorbed.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the water 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition has been absorbed and the rice is just al dente, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the cream and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Fold in the goat cheese and season with salt.
  • Transfer the rice to a casserole dish or large fry pan and sprinkle the Manchego on top.
  • Broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chives.

Dilawar Bajwa
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This mac and cheese is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Teresa Towns
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! It's the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Muneer Ahmad
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This mac and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping and the smokiness of the chorizo. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Azzie W
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I'm always looking for new ways to make mac and cheese, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to become a new favorite in my house.


Binita Chettri
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This mac and cheese is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Milana Lenaerts
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Youbani Karki
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! It's the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Don Cambe
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This mac and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping and the smokiness of the chorizo. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Andre Kwesi
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I'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to become a new favorite in my house.


Trust Kayma
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chorizo from this recipe. It was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the chorizo. Next time, I'll ask my husband to make it for me with the chorizo.


S Joshua
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This is the perfect mac and cheese for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rishi Jutt
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Thabang Shoun
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This mac and cheese is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the fact that it's not too heavy or cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Nikesh Silwal
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are amazing and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. This is definitely a new favorite in my house.


Cliff Brown
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This mac and cheese is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I think next time I make it, I'll use less chorizo or omit it altogether.


HENRY ODOOM
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chorizo is not overpowering at all, and it actually adds a lot of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Kevin
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish.


Robert Holt
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I love the smokiness of the chorizo in this mac and cheese. It really gives the dish a depth of flavor. I also appreciate the fact that this recipe uses manchego cheese instead of cheddar. It's a nice change of pace and pairs well with the other ingr


Sharon Mirembe
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This Spanish-inspired mac and cheese is a delicious and unique twist on a classic dish. The flavors of the chorizo, peppers, and manchego cheese blend together perfectly, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a nice textural contrast. I will definit