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4 (rare) spots where you can indulge in Mac and Cheese in Bordeaux

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The Editor

Mac and Cheese is to the United States what gratin dauphinois is to France! For Americans, this recipe is part of "comfort food" - quick and easy to prepare, before snuggling up in a blanket in front of the TV. Made with macaroni or noodles, combined with a mixture of melted cheeses including cheddar and gruyère, Mac and Cheese is the current food porn trend. And yet, places to find it are rare. Le Bonbon has therefore conducted its investigation so that you can enjoy these delicious cheesy pasta. Feeling down? Rich and tasty, what could be better than this American specialty to warm your heart?

Angel's Smokehouse: guaranteed quality products

Attention meat lovers! This small American restaurant located just a stone's throw from the Aquitaine Museum serves only homemade products, fries with sauce. For even more enjoyment, the local meat is smoked with slow cooking. Their specialty? Pork, in several forms: ribs, filet mignon, and pulled pork. If you're not into pork, the menu also offers duck, beef, and chicken. In short, the perfect accompaniment to your mac and cheese for €12 to €14. A cuisine that would make a vegetarian jealous! They even have you covered, serving a vegetarian chili with guacamole, grated cheddar, and pickles. Located in a typical Bordeaux cellar, this cozy and family-friendly restaurant should definitely be on your to-do list. You will certainly leave with a full belly but a light heart, promised!

40 rue du Hâ, 3300 Bordeaux
09 51 25 73 76

Soft and Savory: for the most discerning carnivores

If you're not the type to eat frozen burgers, this aged meat restaurant will become your favorite spot. You can choose from the best beef breeds that will blow your mind: galloway, wagyu, black angus... As sides, you can choose between truffle oil and parmesan fries, the famous mac and cheese with comté and gorgonzola, and if you don't want to leave rolling, you can always opt for the tomato/roquefort salad or the roasted eggplant.

65 quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux France
05 57 87 60 82

Au Bureau 

Well-known among the neighboring workers, the warm brasserie/pub inspired by London pubs Au Bureau will delight cheesy-lovers. We never say no to cheese, especially when it's the unbeatable Mac & Cheese. The generosity you've been waiting for is here: macaroni, cheddar, crispy onions, and caramelized onions ! Head to Villenave d'Ornon or Bacalan to enjoy the most comforting dish of winter. 

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12 Quai Virginie Hériot, 33300 Bordeaux
05 57 02 75 93 3 Rue Louis de Funès, 33140 Villenave-d'Ornon
05 56 31 08 78

Starbucks: for a quick bite

It's 5pm, you just finished work and you dream of curling up on your couch in front of Netflix with a big mac and cheese? Then stop by the Starbucks closest to you, or order online to make your wish come true! Accompanied by a hot drink and caramel pancakes, you'll have everything you need to cozy up in your blanket and relax in peace. Enjoy your meal!

140 Cours Victor Hugo For a taste of home, here is Jamie Oliver's recipe: - Heat a large amount of salted water. When it boils, add the pasta and cook for the time indicated on the package. Drain, rinse, and set aside. - Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into 6 pieces. Wash and dry the thyme. Grate the cheeses. Peel and grate the garlic. - In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour, garlic, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute, then add the milk. Cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes on medium heat). Remove the bay leaf, add the grated nutmeg. Pour over the pasta. - Add the cheeses, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, and some pepper. Enjoy!And mix again. Pour it all into an ovenproof dish and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes, with the fan on.
  • Meanwhile, pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a frying pan, add the thyme and breadcrumbs, and let it brown for 3 to 5 minutes, until it starts to smell good.
  • When the gratin is cooked, take it out of the oven, sprinkle it with thyme breadcrumb mixture

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