30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese with White Cheddar
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
726 kcal
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Course
Main Course
30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese with White Cheddar
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In the mood for mac and cheese, but I want it to feel a bit more... fancy? Ready in just 30 minutes, this truffle mac and cheese uses white cheddar and mustard for an out-of-this-world flavor! And finished with truffle oil, the flavor is more intense and delicious than any boxed mac and cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow pasta 453 g
- 3 cups milk 2% or whole, 709 mL
- 1 cup half and half 236 mL
- ½ cup unsalted butter 112 g
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 50 g
- 8 oz White Cheddar Cheese shredded, 226 g
- 1 Tbsp truffle oil 15 mL
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Pasta: Cook pasta according to instructions on package.
- Sauce: In a microwave safe bowl, combine milk and half and half. Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until warm. In a large saute pan, heat butter over medium until melted. Whisk in the flour and let cook for about a minute. Whisk in warmed milk mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for a few minutes, until mixture thickens.
- Flavor: Stir in the cheese until melted. Remove from heat and stir in truffle oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and add more salt as needed.
- Assemble: Pour the cheese mixture over the cooked pasta and gently fold together. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Switch up the cheese by replacing some of the white cheddar with sharp cheddar, gruyere, smoked gouda, or monterey jack.
- For a crispy topping, spoon prepared mac and cheese into a casserole dish and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top. Broil for a few minutes, until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
726kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
72.2g
(24%)
Protein
25.2g
(50%)
Fat
38.8g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
22.4g
(112%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
617mg
(26%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8.5g
(17%)
Calcium
466mg
(47%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 726 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 726kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.2g | 24% |
| Protein | 25.2g | 50% |
| Fat | 38.8g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4g | 112% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8.5g | 17% |
| Calcium | 466mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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