By Nicole Drolet
Kender Stumblenoodles
Start with 20 minutes. 30+ makes the dish dry.
Updated at: Sun, 05 May 2024 13:08:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories714.9 kcal (36%)
Total Fat43.7 g (62%)
Carbs47.8 g (18%)
Sugars6.7 g (7%)
Protein32.4 g (65%)
Sodium781.9 mg (39%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
6 Tbspunsalted butter
room temperature, split
2 Tbspall purpose flour
1 Tbsppaprika
½ tspgarlic powder
1 pinchcayenne pepper
3 cwhole milk
2 tspdijon mustard
2 ozcream cheese
room temperature cut into 4 pieces
salt
pepper
4 ½ ccheddar cheese
lightly packed, shredded
12 ozfusilli
1 ½ cgruyère
lightly packed, shredded
1 ⅓ cpanko
Instructions
Step 1
With rack in middle position, preheat oven to 375F. Smear a 13x9" baking dish with 2 tbsp of butter. Set aside.
Baking dish
unsalted butter6 Tbsp
Step 2
Fill a large pot with water, set over high heat, and bring to a boil.
Pot
Step 3
In another large pot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Whisk in the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook, scraping the bottom, for 1 minute.
Pot
Whisk
all purpose flour2 Tbsp
paprika1 Tbsp
garlic powder½ tsp
cayenne pepper1 pinch
unsalted butter6 Tbsp
Step 4
Whisking constantly, gradually add the milk. Bring to a strong simmer, whisking and scraping often.
whole milk3 c
Step 5
Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and whisking until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes.
Step 6
Remove pot from heat; add mustard, cream cheese, salt, and pepper; whisk to incorporate cream cheese.
Wooden Spoon
dijon mustard2 tsp
cream cheese2 oz
salt
pepper
Step 7
Whisk in cheddar, about 1 cup at a time, melting the cheese before adding the next cup. The sauce should be smooth and uniform.
Wooden Spoon
cheddar cheese4 ½ c
Step 8
Add salt and pasta to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, according to directions until about two minutes short of al dente.
fusilli12 oz
salt
pepper
Step 9
Drain pasta. Add to sauce and coat thoroughly.
Colander
fusilli12 oz
Step 10
Add gruyere and stir to incorporate. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
gruyère1 ½ c
Step 11
Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Smooth into an even layer.
Baking dish
Step 12
In a microwave bowl, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add the panko, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Sprinkle over pasta.
Bowl
unsalted butter6 Tbsp
salt
pepper
panko1 ⅓ c
Step 13
Bake until heated through, and the surface is brown. 30-40 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let rest 8-10 minutes before serving.
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