Asiago Fig Macaroni + Cheese
When the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board asked me to be a part of the 30 Days 30 Ways Macaroni & Cheese Blog to celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day, I couldn’t wait to get a little creative with an old standard. There’s something inherently comforting and desirable about macaroni & cheese, don’t you think? I’m not sure if it’s the hearkening back to childhood or the mere richness and creaminess that feels appropriate only on a cold winter day while wearing sweatpants, but offer anyone a dish of warm, decadent macaroni & cheese and find one person to turn it down. It just won’t happen!
When I saw that Asiago was on the list of Wisconsin cheeses, it seemed like a fun flavor change up from what one traditionally thinks of in this classic dish. And once I had Asiago in my pocket, I knew it needed an equally delicious flavor to balance out the sharpness while taking the flavor profile to a whole new level.
Always one for the fruit and cheese combo, it’s no surprise that my flavor hunt led to figs. Not overly sweet, a light fig topping is the perfect balance in this dish. It complements the Asiago while adding an unusual twist!
To get the recipe, check out the full post on 30 Days 30 Ways!
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That recipe looks fantastic! What a great idea to add figs!!
Wow!!!! I want this (including being in sweatpants)!
It looks really yummy. I'm such a sucker for mac and cheese :)
oh my. gourmet mac and cheese! i NEED this!
Wow looks amazing! I love anything sweet and savory - I am taking my first stab at cooking with figs tonight, I'll let you know how it goes!
Wow, this looks incredible! I would totally load up on Lactaid to have a few bites :)
Oh my goodness - if you are making Mac n' Cheese for thirty days at your house, I'd like to move in! This recipe looks amazing!
This looks insanely good! I wonder if I could out it in a blender... lol!
Savory cheese and figs are an unstoppable combination! Looks delightful... I am making mac' and cheese tomorrow for St. V Day and this looks like the one to make.
I made this last night and it was fantastic!
So happy you liked it Vanessa!
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May be a silly question... The macaroni should be cooked al dente before being mixed in, right? Just wondering because my first attempt at this recipe seems *very* soupy! At least, a lot soupier than the picture would lead me to expect.
oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! You can definitely try al dente, but I would definitely look at how thick your cheese sauce is. You want the milk mixture to thicken before you stir in the cheese. This should be a nice, thick mixture to toss with the pasta. Hope it helps!