Well I finally did it. I also tweaked the recipe a bit as well, and I think it's got a great balance now, and a little less work using ground chourico.
Without further ado, here you have it! I have linked places to buy the products I used for those who do not live in an area that is easy to get these products. Our friends, the Portuguese Kids, have made it as easy as possible for everyone to get their Portuguese favorites!
Queijo Sao Jorge & Chourico Mac and Cheese
1 pkg of elbow macaroni (or your favorite pasta shape will work!)
1 lb of ground chourico (We love Michael's!)
1/4 cup of butter
1/3 cup of flour
2 1/2 cups cream (or milk if you want to lighten it up)
4 oz. Topo Sao Jorge Cheese-shredded + 2 oz shredded to melt on top
8 oz. of Extra Sharp cheddar-shredded
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 teaspoons of Corisca pimenta moida (Corisca is spicy! and delicious!)
1. Cook macaroni to the directions on the box, once done reserve about 1/2 cup of water for sauce. Pre-heat oven to 400 Degrees
2. Melt the butter on med-low heat. Once melted add in the flour and whisk until smooth. Let it cook for a minute or two to break up the starches.
4. Whisk in cream slowly. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add in salt and pimenta moida and whisk.
5. Add in cheese and continue to stir until completely melted.
6. Add in chourico and let it simmer on low for about 3-4 minutes.
7. Add cheese sauce to macaroni and combine completely. If your sauce is too thick, add in some of your reserved water until the sauce is the consistency you'd like.
8. Once completely mixed, put into a 9x13 pan and top with Queijo Sao Jorge and bake for about 10-15, just enough to get your cheese nice and melted.
And here is the recipe card for you :)
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