Macaroni, Reblochon & Chorizo Bake using a Cecotec
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Imagine a world where creamy macaroni meets the spicy charm of chorizo, all wrapped up in the luxurious embrace of melty Reblochon cheese—welcome to the culinary wonderland of Reblochon and chorizo macaroni gratin! Originating from the charming French Alps, this dish is a tribute to the art of comfort food, where each bite transports you to a cozy mountain chalet. Did you know that Reblochon cheese was originally made by farmers in the alpine valleys as a way to avoid paying full taxes on their milk? Talk about a delicious loophole! So, grab your fork and dig into this hearty dish that’s sure to warm your heart and tickle your taste buds, all while giving a cheeky nod to its cheeky origins.
Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken
- 50 g Butter
- 40 g Flour
- 500 g Milk
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 200 g Reblochon
- 50 g Grated gruyère
Steps
Macaroni & Chicken
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
- Setaside the dough on a plate.
- Add 300 g of chicken in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on the plate.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Sauté the chopped chicken in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper until cooked through.
- Setaside the preparation content on the plate.
- Cut the chorizo into small cubes.
- Setaside the preparation content on the plate.
Cheese Sauce
- Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 60°C / Speed 2.
- Add 40 g of flour, 500 g of milk, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 7:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
- Cut into cubes, and add 200 g of reblochon in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Gratination
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, sautéed chicken, chorizo, and cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle 50 g of grated gruyère on the preparation content.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Hot.
