Mac and Cheese and Greens From 'Marcus Off Duty'

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (32)

  • For the Collard Greens:
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 4 cups chopped well-washed collard greens
  • For the Mac and Cheese:
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 pound orecchiette or other small, sturdy pasta, cooked until just tender
  • For the Topping:
  • 1/3 cup toasted bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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