Dubai Mac and Cheese Special – The Boutique Kitchen

The Boutique Kitchen in Dubai makes the best mac and cheese with a crispy topping and lots of cheese. Here is the recipe to make the mac and cheese the should be viral dish.

• Pasta: 1 lb (500g) large elbow macaroni or cavatappi.
• Cheese Sauce: 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups whole milk, and 3 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (freshly shredded for better melting).
• Protein & Veggies: 3-4 links of pre-cooked chicken sausage (sliced into rounds) and 2-3 cups of fresh baby spinach.
• Topping (Optional): 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter.

1. Prepare the Pasta: Boil the macaroni in salted water until just al dente (usually 1-2 minutes less than the package directions). Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the Sausage: In a large pan, lightly brown the sliced chicken sausage until golden. Add the spinach during the last minute just to wilt it, then remove from heat.
3. Make the Roux: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty but hasn’t browned.
4. Create the Sauce: Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Simmer while stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Cheese Integration: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar until smooth. Season with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
6. Combine: Fold the cooked pasta, sausage, and spinach into the cheese sauce until every noodle is well-coated.
7. Picnic in Cali ready!

Bake (Optional): If you prefer a crust like the one served at The Boutique Kitchen transfer to a baking dish, top with the buttered breadcrumbs, and broil for 3-5 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Mac and Cheese super fun Cali picnic!