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Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Mac and Cheese

by Lynne Webb on September 26, 2014 (Updated September 26, 2022) // 2 Comments

Made with goat cheese, fontina, sun-dried tomatoes and chives, this creamy, baked macaroni and cheese recipe can be served as a side dish or a satisfying, meatless meal.
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Baked Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Mac and Cheese

This creamy, baked macaroni and cheese recipe does double duty as a side dish or a hearty meatless meal. The near-perfect flavor combination of goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes combines perfectly with the creaminess of the melted fontina and the delicate onion flavor of the chives to make a fabulous variation on a classic casserole dish.

Baked Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Mac and Cheese

Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Mac and Cheese

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Made with goat cheese, fontina, sun-dried tomatoes and chives, this creamy, baked macaroni and cheese recipe can be served as a side dish or a satisfying, meatless meal.
Yield: 6 main course servings (8 to 10 as a side dish)
Prep Time: 25 minutes mins
Cook Time : 45 minutes mins
Total Time : 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb pipette, little pipes
  • 3-3/4 cups whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, white or black
  • 8 ounces fontina cheese, coarsely grated
  • 6 ounces chèvre, goat cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pipette and cook until tender but not soft (al dente). Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously butter a 2-1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave or a separate saucepan until very warm, but not scalded. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and blend with a whisk until well combined. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture develops a pale golden color, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add the warmed milk, whisking continually until well blended.
  • Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 7 to 8 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the pan with a spatula once or twice during cooking to ensure there are no lumps in your sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the fontina and stir until completely melted. Add the goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and chives. Stir until smooth, then add the macaroni and combine well.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • While the macaroni bakes, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to combine. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the crumbs are lightly toasted, 2 minutes longer. Add the Asiago and combine.
  • Remove the macaroni from the oven, top with the crumb mixture and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Allow the macaroni and cheese to rest for 5 to 7 minutes before serving.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Side Dishes
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Cuisine: American

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  1. Jillian says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:42 am

    YUM!!! Sun dried tomatoes in oil or no? Thinkin’ some spinach would be a good add too.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      August 18, 2017 at 11:43 am

      Hi Jillian,

      I usually don’t use sun dried tomatoes in oil, but you certainly could, just drain them well. Regarding the spinach – I think you’re right – it would be a nice addition.

      Reply

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