Chef Philip Thomason
VINTAGE Kitchen
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Black and White Mac? and Cheese with Truffle, Nutmeg, and Aged Marshall Farms Cheddar
(Serves 4)
2 ounces Madeira wine
16 ounces heavy whipping cream
12 ounces macaroni, cooked in salted water
Sea salt, white pepper, and nutmeg to taste
4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ounce reggiano parmesan, grated finely
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon black truffle, chopped finely
2 teaspoon white truffle oil
Chives for garnish
Process
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
In a medium pan, reduce the Madeira over medium high heat until syrupy.
Add the cream, and continue to reduce until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
Add the macaroni, and heat until warm through.
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cover macaroni with the cheeses, and place under the broiler until just melted.
Stir in the melted cheeses with the truffles and truffle oil.
Garnish with the chives, and serve immediately.
Variations
? Try adding Smithfield ham or grilled chicken for a more substantial meal.
? Try changing the Madeira to Sherry or Calvados.
? Try substituting Smoked Gouda or Camembert instead of Cheddar.