Irish Mac & Cheese
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of our Irish Mac and Cheese—a culinary delight that marries the indulgence of sharp cheddar, creamy Havarti, smoky Black Forest, and zesty Pepper Jack cheeses. This dish is a symphony of taste and texture, where al dente pasta meets the savory charm of blended cheeses, all topped with a crunchy layer of bread crumbs. As the dish bakes to perfection, the essence of Applewood smoked bacon infuses each bite, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that redefine comfort food with a gourmet twist. Crafted with care, the Irish Mac and Cheese embodies Greenridge Naturals' commitment to quality ingredients and culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the art of indulgence.
- 1 package Greenridge Naturals Black Forest and Pepperjack Cheese (sliced)
- 8 slices Greenridge Naturals Applewood bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup Greenridge Naturals Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Greenridge Naturals Havarti Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Montery jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 lb elbow pasta (cooked al dente)
- 2 large potatoes (unpeeled)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cup milk
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup scallions (sliced, plus additional for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the potatoes until fork tender. Allow to cool, peel the skins off and shred the potatoes.
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat add the onions and garlic. Saute until translucent in color.
Add the cabbage and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 min. until soft.
Toss in the shredded potatoes and remove from heat and Set aside.
Place the milk and butter in a medium pot over medium heat, simmer. Continuously stir in the flour until thickened. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
Add all the cheese to the milk mixture and cook until cheese is melted.
Pour the cheese mixture into the potatoes mixture. Add in the noodles, cabbage, bacon, sausage and scallions, stir until combined.
Take the mixture and pour it into a 9×13 baking dish, top with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30min.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.