there's this place in downtown portland called the montage, and they are pretty famous for their unique and exquisitely rich variations of macaroni and cheese. the main sauce they use for most of their mac is heavy cream based and SO good! my husband has almost perfected the sauce, and we have done all sorts of things with it, including this awesome recipe! kale is one of those superfoods that is entirely versataille and i can't stop using it in everything.
here's what you need:
1 lb. pasta (we like to use regular large elbow macaroni, or something similar)
2/3 c. shredded fresh parmesan
3-5 pieces cooked bacon
8 oz. heavy cream
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. flour
2/3 c. white cheddar, shredded
1/2 bunch organic kale, washed and chopped very small
dash red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
start off by cooking your pasta according the the directions on the package, and mix in 2 tbsp of butter.
heat up a medium sized saucepan, and cook up your strips of bacon, then crumble them, and set them aside, keeping the grease in the pan. immediately add the 2 tbsp of butter, kale, and the garlic.
once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk until clumps form, and continue to whisk for about 3-5 minutes. slowly begin to add the heavy cream, and keep whisking until your sauce is at a low boil.
add the spices and cheeses, and when everything is hot and melty, pour over the cooked macaroni, and stir together. add bacon.
to serve, sprinkle more fresh parm on top!
enjoy!
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