Brooklyn Beckham Cheese Wheel Pasta?!

Ingredients

• 400 g Elbow Macaroni (dried, any short pasta shape works)
• 2 lb Cheddar Cheese Wheel (aged sharp cheddar, whole wheel)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 4 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for roux)
• 2 cup Whole Milk (2% milk)
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (for topping, optional)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheese Wheel

   Using the cheese wedge tool, cut a circular lid off the top of the cheddar wheel, then carefully hollow out the interior to create a bowl large enough for the pasta mixture.

   Time: PT10M

2. Boil the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the elbow macaroni and cook al dente according to package directions (8‑10 minutes). Drain in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT12M

3. Make the Cheese Sauce

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, simmering until the mixture thickens (about 3‑4 minutes). Stir in 1 ½ lb of grated cheddar from the wheel until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT10M

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the mixture looks dry, thin with a little more milk or pasta water.

   Time: PT3M

5. Fill the Cheese Wheel

   Spoon the pasta‑cheese mixture into the hollowed cheese wheel, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan over the top.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake the Cheese Wheel Pasta

   Place the filled cheese wheel on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F for 15‑20 minutes, until the topping is golden and the sauce is bubbling.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Rest and Serve

   Remove the cheese wheel from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g