What’s The Perfect Mac and Cheese Wine Pairing?

Summer is here and have we got the perfect recipe and wine pairing to help kick it off in tasty style!  Who loves nothing more than a glass of cold crisp Chardonnay paired with a creamy helping of macaroni and cheese?  True, true, a macaroni and cheese worth its salt might not have the best reputation when it comes to our health, but we think your taste buds will be successfully fooled with this simple and light recipe from our friends at Cooking Light.  Prepared in no time and it won’t affect that bikini bod!  Just because it’s creamy doesn’t mean we can’t keep it light!

Instead of using the traditional creamy sauces used in most macaroni and cheeses, substitute butternut squash and get your vegetable fix for the day. Combine the butternut squash with nonfat milk and Greek yogurt to make the dish light and keep the creamy texture. Considering this is a macaroni and cheese dish, don’t be shy
when it calls for cheese. A mixture of the “cheese trio”, which includes Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano and Gruyere, will make the dish more flavorful and will leave you wanting more!

Mira Winery offers the perfect wine to complement this summer dish. It is a light, subtle 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay with mango and tropical flavors. Its savory, hazelnut finish will add a sweet touch to balance out the creamy goodness of the macaroni and cheese. This dynamic duo will be sure to make you smile all summer long and is our personal favorite mac and cheese wine pairing!