Bake with Bizzy - Sun Dried Tomato Mac and Goat Cheese

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, in my opinion, so when Hubby asked for it, for dinner, I didn't blink twice before I said, "Sure."   When, I came across a recipe using goat cheese, I couldn't resist.  I made a number of changes in this recipe and frankly as creamy as this was proved I made good choices.

Sun Dried Tomato Mac and Goat Cheese (adapted)

1 cup low-fat milk
3/4 pound small shell shaped pasta
  2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons brown rice flour
1  cup grated Gouda cheese 
1 heaping tablespoon cream cheese
4 ounces  goat cheese
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, snipped
1/2 cup  potato chip crumbs

Method:

Preheat the oven  to 400 degrees F. 

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions, cutting off  2 minutes.  Drain and rinse, keeping 1/4 cup of pasta water.
Microwave milk for 45 seconds.

In a saucepan over med-low heat , warm olive oil . Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mix browns, about 5 minute Add milk, mixing, until thick and smooth. Add the Gouda, cream cheese and goat cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the sauce over the shells. Toss in the tomatoes and cilantro.Spray a baking dish and turn pasta mix into it. Top with potato chip crumbs and bake until bubbling and brown, about 15 minutes. Serve  hot.

Looking back:
 
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Flourchild
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake from Everyday Insanity
Orange and Almond Cake (Flourless) from Fox in the Kitchen
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 Ms. enPlace

Comments

  1. CindyMay 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Thanks for featuring my Peanut Butter Sheet Cake--it is one yummy treat.

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  2. WinnieMay 16, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I totally agree - Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food!!
    I like this recipe, although I'll have to drop the cilantro. I'll use basil instead

    Thanks for hosting!

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  3. Baking DiaryMay 16, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Been a while since I had my last plate of mac and cheese, time to make some! Delicious and easy to prepare, that's what I like:D

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  4. NupurMay 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I have never added brown rice flour to any of my bakes.. I wonder if that gives you the same texture as white flour ?? Just by looking at it, it looks perfect !

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  5. Michelle BMay 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I like the idea of goat cheese in mac & cheese. Thank you for linking!

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  6. April J HarrisMay 18, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I love sun dried tomatoes - what a great addition to mac & cheese! Thank you for hosting!

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  7. AmyMay 18, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I love the flavors and goat cheese you've added to your mac n' cheese. It looks super yummy and very comforting.

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  8. Laureen @FoxKitchenMay 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Thank you for featuring my Orange and Almond Cake. I love that cake, hope that you do too :-)

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  9. kitchen flavoursMay 19, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Chaya,
    I've brought some delicious cornbread to share! Thank you for hosting!

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  10. That GirlMay 19, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I love mac and cheese and I love goat cheese. This sounds like a match made in heaven.

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  11. kitchen flavoursMay 21, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Chaya,
    I've brought some sweet raisin bread to share! Have a lovely week!

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