- Chef's Knife: Essential for precision chopping of shallots and other ingredients.
- Cutting Board: Provides a safe surface for cutting, preventing countertop damage.
- Skillet (Non-stick): Ideal for creating the caramelized shallot base, ensuring easy food release.
- Saucepan: Useful for cooking or serving the cheese mixture in smaller portions.
- Double Boiler Set: Great for melting chocolate gently to enhance creaminess and texture (not required for this recipe).
- Food Processor or Blender: Used for making sauce or cheese mixtures smooth, if needed.
- Pots: Can be used in water-based adjustments like a roux base.
- Digital Scale (Optional): Ensures precise ingredient measurements.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: Essential for accurate measurement of dish components.
- Oven-Safe Ramekins or Dishware: Ideal for baking individual servings, though not specifically required for this recipe.
3 tablespoons butter plus more for baking dish
3 cups sliced large shallots (about 6)
8 ounces small elbow macaroni (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups half and half
2 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Cholula)
2 cups (packed) coarsely grated extrasharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2/3 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
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