RECIPES

Mascarpone and Sharp Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Hook's sharp cheddar cheese is aged one year and lends bright, bold flavor to this mac and cheese. While, Crave Brothers Mascarpone adds a luxurious and velvety creaminess. All it takes is one spoonful - and you'll be hooked!

Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 container (8 ounces) Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Mascarpone cheese
8 ounces Hook's One Year Sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded (2 cups)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Cheddar or Mascarpone can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt butter with cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in mascarpone and cheddar until smooth and melted.
Add sauce to pasta; gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Any brand of Wisconsin mascarpone or sharp cheddar cheese can be used.

Cheesemonger Tip

Crave Brothers Mascarpone is made on a farmstead operation. The cheese is made right on the farm, where the cows produce the milk for that cheese. Only that herd produces milk for the Crave Brothers cheese.