Truffle Mac and Cheese
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
691 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Truffle Mac and Cheese
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With a truffle-infused white cheddar and gruyère sauce, there’s no denying the decadence of Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe! This impressive and delicious side dish is a no-fail elevated comfort food recipe that truffle lovers will go wild for. Use natural truffle oil for the best flavor, and toss additional oil with the breadcrumbs for extra mouth-watering truffle flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (elbow macaroni, cavatappi, small shells) (454g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 2½ cups whole milk (600mL)
- 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (white preferred) (344g)
- 4 ounces shredded gruyere cheese (116g)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon natural truffle oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (70g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain well; set aside.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and well combined, about 45 seconds. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and Gruyére cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, truffle oil, and salt. Fold in the pasta. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter. Stir in additional truffle oil (about ¼ teaspoon), if desired. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the pasta.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the mac and cheese is bubbly around the sides. Turn the oven to broil and broil until the top is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and cut the cooking time by about 1 minute so the pasta had a bit of chew left to it, or until it is al dente. The pasta will become perfectly tender and absorb moisture while baking in the oven.
- Cook the pasta in heavily salted water. For superior flavor, add at least 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the large pot of water before adding the pasta.
- Grate the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is more expensive and doesn’t melt as well as block cheese because it is coated in anticaking agents. I recommend purchasing block cheeses and grating them on the large holes of a box or handheld grater.
- Optional: make a truffled breadcrumb topping. If you are using white truffle oil or prefer additional truffle flavor, stir ¼ teaspoon of truffle oil into the breadcrumb mixture before sprinkling over the macaroni.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
691kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
701mg
(29%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1172IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
571mg
(57%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 691 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 691kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1172IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 571mg | 57% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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