Truffle Mac and Cheese

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4.6

150 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    414 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Truffle Mac and Cheese

Delicious mac and cheese using smoked gouda, white cheddar and truffle oil. The perfect side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter. over low heat. Whisk in the flour until a paste forms (roux).
  2. Continue to cook on medium heat until the paste turns a light brown.
  3. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the truffle oil/pate.
  4. Whisk in the shredded cheeses until smooth.
  5. Using a pasta spoon, toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce.
  6. Test for seasoning and then add Kosher salt or cracked pepper sparingly. This will vary based on how salty your cheese was.
  7. For serving, drizzle with another dab of truffle oil or top with pea shoots (pictured).
  8. 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 Information

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Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Calcium 287mg 29%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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