Smoked Gouda Mac and cheese

Name: Smoked Gouda Mac and cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ▢ 16 ounces elbow macaroni; ▢ 1 ½ cups Half & Half divided; ▢ 2 cups smoked gouda cheese freshly grated; ▢ 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated; 1/4 cup of Gruyère cheese; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, optional; ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste (optional); Smoked brisket (optional); Bacon pieces (optional)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

This is the Mac and cheese I make for all the special occasions and holidays and my friends and family love it! I sometimes even add brisket or bacon for extra flavor! You can add onions if you wish. I just personally do not like them.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:05:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories417.6 kcal (21%)

Total Fat17.4 g (25%)

Carbs45.3 g (17%)

Sugars4.1 g (5%)

Protein19.3 g (39%)

Sodium357.4 mg (18%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

16 ounceselbow macaroni

1 ½ cupsHalf & Half

divided

2 cupssmoked gouda cheese

freshly grated

¼ cupsharp cheddar cheese

freshly grated

¼ cupGruyère cheese

1 teaspoongarlic powder

optional

1 teaspoonkosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

Step 2

Add 1 1/2 cup of Half & Half and the seasonings to a large saucepan over medium heat and simmer until it just starts bubbling. Do not let it boil.

Step 3

Add the freshly shredded cheese. Stir for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 4

Take a baking dish, and put some cheese sauce on the bottom. Then add your macaroni to the pot of cheese sauce and stir well to combine then pour mixture on baking dish

Step 5

Top with bread crumbs and some more shredded cheese (optional) and bake at 350° for about 15-20 minutes