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Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe
If you’re looking for a meal to treat yourself or someone else, this dish should do the trick. Truffle Mac and Cheese is like nothing you’ve ever tasted! It’s perfect for special occasions and celebrations, or a cozy night at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 675 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni or similar short pasta
- olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups medium white cheddar cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons truffle oil see note
- optional toppings
- ½ cup breadcrumbs regular or panko
- 1-2 teaspoons black truffles shaved or finely sliced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and salt. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, toss with a bit of olive oil and set aside.
- Have your measured flour, butter, milk and cheese ready along with a small whisk. Recommended: Warm the milk in the microwave or a small saucepan.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and wait a few moments until melted. Then add the flour and garlic powder, whisking to incorporate and form a roux.
- Let the roux bubble for about 30 seconds. Then dribble about a half cup of (warm) milk into the roux, whisking continuously. The sauce should be thickening steadily. Keep dribbling in more milk and whisk until it bubbles and thickens. Repeat until all the milk is used up. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon, like a runny pancake batter. If not, then let cook longer but continue whisking to avoid lumps or sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Using a wooden spoon, mix in the grated cheese until completely smooth. Then mix in the truffle oil (it should lend a pleasant musky aroma to the cheese sauce).
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until completely coated.
- Optional: For a golden topping, broil the mac and cheese. Preheat the broiler to maximum, setting the oven rack to the upper middle position (so the top of the pan will be 2 to 3 inches from the broiler). Turn the mac and cheese into a 13x9” pan. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top. Place the pan in the oven and broil until bubbly and golden on top, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Black truffle mac and cheese: If you have black truffles available, you can cut into very thin pieces or shave them on top before serving for extra flavor and a stunning presentation.
- White truffle mac and cheese: If you have white truffles, you can cut/shave them on top before serving. The flavor is muskier but also delicious.
Nutrition Information
Calories
675kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
873IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
534mg
(53%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 675
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 675kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 534mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.