With the big turkey day in the rearview, I wanted to come up with a unique way to enjoy all those delicious leftovers. I came up with a Cheddar, Fontina and Brie Mac and Cheese with Turkey and Cranberries and a toasted breadcrumb topping.
Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente (Tip: if the box says 6-8 minutes for al dente cook it exactly for 6 minutes!). Drain the pasta in a colander and run cold water through it to stop it from cooking any further.
Place the cranberries in a small pot and fill with water just until they’re submerged. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cranberries begin to soften. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot (I prefer to use a Dutch oven/enameled pot), melt the butter on medium-
low heat. Add in the flour and whisk until combined, about one minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time. Add in the cheeses about a large handful at a time, whisking constantly to make sure it combines. Season with salt and pepper (about 2 large pinches of salt and one pinch of
pepper).
Add in the pasta, turkey and cranberries. When combined fully, transfer the mixture to either a large casserole dish or individual ramekins.
Sprinkle some breadcrumbs over the top. Place casserole or ramekins in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
​If your oven has a broiler, I recommend switching to broil for the last 5 minutes to get a nice browned top. Remove, let cool for 2-3 minutes and serve!
This recipe was originally featured on The Food Joy.