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Easy Gouda Mac and Cheese
Homemade gouda mac and cheese is made with a velvety smooth cheese sauce in just a few simple steps!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
550 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons, unsalted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk whole
- 8 ounces gouda cheese freshly shredded
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese freshly shredded, sharp
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions, until al dente or to your desired firmness. Reserve 1/4 cup of the water in the pot, drain and rinse the pasta and then return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add in the flour and whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until combined and thickened.
- Very slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk, mixing continuously, until incorporated and smooth. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add in the grated cheese, salt, pepper and hot sauce, if using, stirring constantly until the cheesy is melted and the consistency is smooth and thick, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Bake the mac and cheese: You can bake this dish at the end if you prefer. Transfer the mac and cheese to a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle an extra 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of milk before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Gluten free: You can make this mac and cheese gluten free by using gluten free pasta and 1:1 gluten free flour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
255mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1005IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.