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Truffled Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese just went from kids' food to fancy schmancy. All you need to do is toss in a few shavings of black truffle and some truffle oil. Pricey, perhaps. But well worth it every once in a special while.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1018 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons white truffle oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for the baking dish
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/4 pound Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 pound fontina cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon of the truffle oil.
  3. In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture is thoroughly combined and forms a paste. Whisk in the half-and-half, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Swiss, Cheddar, and Fontina cheeses, and then add the mustard. Remove the sauce from the heat when the cheeses have melted. Stir in the remaining truffle oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat and cook the macaroni for about 7 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Stir well.
  6. Turn the macaroni and cheese into a buttered 2-quart baking dish. (At this point you could refrigerate the casserole dish for up to 24 hours.) Top the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 1018kcal (51%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 914mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1018

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 1018kcal 51%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 62g 95%
Saturated Fat 33g 165%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 914mg 38%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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