ROASTED GARLIC MAC AND CHEESE FOR COLLEGE BOYZ ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED GARLIC MAC AND CHEESE FOR COLLEGE BOYZ by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4     (JON AND J-BOB)

INGREDIENTS:

1 bulb garlic

2 cup elbow macaroni

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoon flour

2-1/2-cups milk

1 egg beaten

5 cups jalapeno jack cheese

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper

2 tablespoons fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS:    

1.      Remove white papery skin from garlic heads (do not peel or separate the cloves)

2.      Place garlic heads in a microwave-safe bowl; rub garlic heads with oil

3.      Pour 3 tablespoon water into bottom of bowl.

4.      Cover with plastic wrap.

5.      Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes and 30 seconds or until garlic is very tender.

6.      Let cool slightly; set aside.

7.      Separate garlic cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp, discard skins.

8.      Cook pasta according to package directions.

9.      Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-heat.

10.  Whisk in flour, allow to cook 1 minute.

11.  Slowly whisk in the milk.

12.  Heat to a simmer DO NOT boil.

13.  Slowly whisk a couple tablespoons of heated milk mixture into the egg to temper it.

14.  Pour into milk mixture.

15.  Whisk in cheese and allow to melt.

16.  Whisk in garlic pulp, fresh thyme, black pepper and salt.

17.  Stir in pasta, mix well.

18.  Remove from heat and let stand.

ENJOY GPA                                          BON-APPETITE!!