Truffle Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 414kcal
Delicious mac and cheese using smoked gouda, white cheddar and truffle oil. The perfect side dish.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow pasta , cooked according to box al dente
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons truffle oil/pate
- 1 cup white cheddar , shredded
- 1/2 cup aged gouda , shredded
- kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter. over low heat. Whisk in the flour until a paste forms (roux).
- Continue to cook on medium heat until the paste turns a light brown.
- Whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the truffle oil/pate.
- Whisk in the shredded cheeses until smooth.
- Using a pasta spoon, toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce.
- Test for seasoning and then add Kosher salt or cracked pepper sparingly. This will vary based on how salty your cheese was.
- For serving, drizzle with another dab of truffle oil or top with pea shoots (pictured).
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
If you using truffle pate, add 2 teaspoons, drained of as much oil as possible, directly to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 1mg
