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White Mac and Cheese

Smoky gouda and rustic white cheddar cheese are the stars in this easy but elegant white mac and cheese recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 13.25 ounces (1 package) Dreamfields elbow macaroni pasta noodles OR equivlent spaghetti squash, zoodles, Palmini noodles, shirataki noodles, or cauliflower chunks
  • 1½ cups plain unsweetened almond or cashew milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2½ cups (10 ounces) gouda cheese, shredded (smoked or not)
  • 1½ cups (6 ounces) white cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked or not; yellow cheddar works too)
  • 4 ounces (½ package) ⅓ fat cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon mineral salt (more or less to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (more or less to taste; regular black pepper works too)
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional, but does add subtle flavor)

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepot over medium-high heat, bring some water to a hard-rolling boil. Add the noodles and allow to cook until al dente. Drain and keep them in the pot. If using something other than the pasta, see notes below.
  2. Turn the heat to medium-low. Add the milk and cream to the noodles. Heat until hot, stirring frequently to keep the noodles from burning or sticking to the bottom.
  3. Add the cheeses (gouda, cheddar, and cream cheese) and the butter then stir frequently (don't forget to scrape along the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking) until all the cheeses and butter have thoroughly melted.
  4. Mix in the remaining ingredients.
  5. OPTIONAL: If you like baked mac and cheese, toss the completed mac and cheese into a casserole dish and bake at 400° F for 10 or more minutes (whenever it's crispy to your liking).

Notes

  • If using a substitute for the pasta such as spaghetti squash, zoodles, Palmini noodles, shirataki noodles, or cauliflower chunks, prepare that ingredient as it should be prepared. Then, in the large pot, whisk together all of the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and mix it into your noodle substitute.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 34g (52%) Fiber 1g (4%) Net Carbohydrates 8g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 34g 52%
Fiber 1g 4%
Net Carbohydrates 8g

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