Frostbite Shootout Wrap Up

[tamiron]

Congratulations to Bruce on winning the shootout and to Heijac and Don for their runner-ups! It sounds like it was a great time for all. I think all forum members look forward to this day and to eagerly checking the results. I know I do! This event is definitely on my bucket list for some day..../Jim

[jim]

It was a great day on the water, even if we didn't catch the winning Salmon, we did catch a ton of fish and even a few double hook ups. As for those who asked for the Recipe for the Mac/Cheese, your heart may not like you if you eat it too often, but you asked for it so here goes:

Jalapeno/Habanero Mac&Cheese (Full Deep Tinfoil Sheet Roasting Pan)

Ingredients:
3 boxes of Large elbow mac
Large box(3lbs) of Cabot Extra Sharp
1 small pack of Monterey Jack
1 Pint Heavy Cream
1 Pint whole Milk(maybe a bit more if needed)
8-12 Jalapeno's(depending how hot they are)
1 Habanero(2-3 for some real heat
3 sticks of butter
1 cup white flour( for Roux)
Ritz Crackers
1/2 teaspoon Powdered Mustard

Pre-steps
Shred all the cheddar and Monterrey jack(keep separate)

Cooking:
Boiled Mac elbow's until almost done. So just a little bit hard. Strain and let cool

Peppers:
Take all peppers and place in food processor and grind until fine(dozen or so pulses)
In a sauce pan add stick of butter
Add in ground peppers
Salt /Black Pepper to taste
Just cook for 2-3 min or so to soften just a bit to get the oils into the butter and out of the peppers
Place aside for later

Cream/Pepper sauce:
Place 2 sticks butter in med size pot
add in 1 cup flour
Cook for 5 on med heat..Just a light roux.
Mix in slowly 1 pint Cream and Half pint Milk
Add Dry mustard
Slowly add in half the cheddar cheese & all Monterey (Add more milk if it gets thick. You want it like thin cheese dip)
Add in Peppers to taste(i added about 8 jalapano's but they were mild and 1 habanero.
Once its creamy its ready to go. no more cooking is required(keep warm but dont let it burn)

Final Steps
In very large bowl Place all the mac elbow's
Poor hot cheese/Pepper sauce over elbow's
Mix well
Slowly add in the rest of the shredded cheese while mixing to spreed it evenly(You could mix it all into the sauce in the prev. step if you like very creamy mac/cheese.. Personally i like it a bit chunky so I only melt down half of it and add the rest now)
Salt / Pepper to taste
Once mixed pour into deep tin sheet pan
If mixture looks a bit thick you can put a bit more milk right over top of the noodle in the sheet tin. It should be very creamy, but not watery.
Smash up some Ritz Crackers and spread over top..(About 2 rows of crackers) Cover the top well and press it in lightly. This help keep moisture in and add some nice flavor.

Baking:
350 for about 30-40 min or until you see it boiling (No cover)( your just trying to brown the top and bring the contents to a boiling temp this tightens everything up)

Pull from oven
place tin foil over it and let cool for 20-30 min before serving.

[fishy1]

thanks jim and it was good meeting you at the shootouts barbecue. i forgot most of the recipe that you told me so now i have the whole recipe on the forum i will show my daughter-in-law tonight. thanks again.

[HIT MAN]

It was my second time fishing the FB shootout , and first time at the BBQ.

It was good meeting some of you guys , and enjoying some good food.

My girl , Diane " Hit Woman " made that pumpkin cheescake.

A well done show. I hope to be back next year

[fishmaster176]

It was my second time fishing the FB shootout , and first time at the BBQ.

It was good meeting some of you guys , and enjoying some good food.

My girl , Diane " Hit Woman " made that pumpkin cheescake.

A well done show. I hope to be back next year

And the cheesecake was fantastic. Please thank Diane. Hope to have a well oiled team next year. Try to dethrone the "pros". Nice to dream. They help all they can without catching them for us.

[fishfarmer]

My girl , Diane " Hit Woman " made that pumpkin cheescake.

Awesome! I took the second one home and had TWO pieces for my dessert that night.

[lightandvariable]

Just returned from out of town,sounds like i missed a great time.I'll be seeing everyone on the water

[will nolan (swilly)]

i couldnt have asked for better weather and company. last year was challenging, nothing big enough for me to way this year but we did have 9 releases and lost a few opportunities to weigh. cant wait till next year. thanks to all!