By Simple Skillet
Truffle Mac and Cheese
10 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
I embarked on a journey to learn the science behind Mac and Cheese, and after lots of research, and lots of trial and error - I have finally created the best recipe! Posting just in time for Thanksgiving š¦ and I hope you love it!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:45:03 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
45
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1134.3 kcal (57%)
Total Fat69 g (99%)
Carbs75.8 g (29%)
Sugars8.5 g (9%)
Protein52.6 g (105%)
Sodium1606.7 mg (80%)
Fiber3.2 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 lbdried elbow pasta
Ā½ cupunsalted butter
Ā½ cupall purpose flour
3 cupswhole milk
4 cupssharp cheddar cheese
shredded, medium, measured after shredding
1 cupcheddar
New Zealand
2 cupsGruyere cheese
shredded, measured after shredding
3 TbspBoursin
0.5 Tbspsalt
Ā½ tspblack pepper
Ā½ Tbsponion powder
Ā½ tsppaprika
2 Tbspgarlic powder
3 tsptruffle powder
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350Ā°
OvenPreheat
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your macaroni and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directs so that itās al dente (itāll continue cooking later). Drain and drizzle with truffle or olive oil to keep from sticking.
Step 3
While the macaroni is cooking, shred your cheeses and toss together to mix, then divide into three piles. Approximately 4 cups for the sauce, 1 1/2 cups for the inner layer, and 1 1/2 cups for the topping. Note: shred your own cheese! If you buy it pre shredded, they add chemicals to prevent it from clumping - which will affect the consistency of your mac and cheese. Itās more effort, but worth it
Step 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in your flour and whisk to combine, cooking for approximately 1 minute. Whisk often. Then pour in about 2 cups milk, and continue whisking until it is fully uniform. Slowly pour in the remaining milk and whisking, until combined and smooth.
Step 5
Continue whisking until the roux has thickened.
Step 6
Remove from the heat and stir in spices. Slowly start adding in the cheese, stirring often until it melts and combines into a smooth cheesy mixture
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl (or in the saucepan if you have space) combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce.
Step 8
Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheeses, then top that with the remaining pasta mixture. Add the rest of the shredded cheese on top, so it can create a cheesy crust
Step 9
Bake for 20 minutes, until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown. Then broil for 3-5 minutes to get crisp
Step 10
Serve with chives and Parmesan on top
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