Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3½ oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
For the topping:
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth sauce forms. Add the goat cheese and seasonings. Stir well until the sauce has thickened and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the sauce and pour everything into a lightly greased baking dish.
- For the topping, combine panko, Parmesan, and melted butter. Spread the mixture evenly over the pasta.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.