For the topping, combine:
1/2 c. fresh, seeded rye bread
2 T. minced parsley
2 T. unsalted butter, melted
salt and pepper
For the Casserole, cook:
8 oz. dry cavatappi or elbow macaroni
Brown:
8 oz. kielbasa, cliced into 1/4 in. rounds
1 T. Olive oil
Melt:
2 T. unsalted butter
2 T. minced shallots
1 T. caraway seeds
Whisk:
2 T. flour
2 1/2 c. whole milk, warmed
1 c. gouda
1 c. gruyere
Stir in:
3 T. dijon
1 T. worcheshire sauce
Preheat oven to 400 and coat 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray
For topping combine ingredients.
Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Brown Kielbasa in oil and transfer to plate. Melt butter in same pot over med-high heat. Add shallots and cararway seeds; cook until seeds are toasted, about 3 min.
Whisk in flour, coating shallots; cook 1 min. Whisk in milk and cook, whisking often until thickened slightly about 5-8 min. Reduce heat to low. Add cheeses by the handful, whisking until melted before adding next handful. Stir in dijon and worcestershire, then stir in pasta and kielbasa; transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bread topping over casserole and bake until sauce is bubbly and crumbs brown (about 20-25 min). Let rest for 5 minutes gefore serving.
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Alpine Mac 'n Cheese with Kielbsa and Dijon Mustard recipe