Truffle Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Truffle Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 medium white onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons black truffles, finely chopped; 10 ounces sharp aged white cheddar, grated; 3 ounces Gruyere, grated; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 drops black truffle oil; 1 cup brioche breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; sliced black truffles, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 medium white onion
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons black truffles, finely chopped
10 ounces sharp aged white cheddar, grated
3 ounces Gruyere, grated
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
2 drops black truffle oil
1 cup brioche breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
sliced black truffles, to garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni to al dente (approximately 7 minutes).
3
Strain and place on a lightly oiled sheet pan.
4
While the macaroni is cooking, in a separate pot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour.
5
Continue to cook over low heat for 4 minutes stirring constantly.
6
Add the milk, chopped truffles, onion and bay leaf.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Remove onion and bay leaf.
9
Turn off the heat and add 3/4 of the aged cheddar and all of the other cheeses.
10
Season with salt and black pepper and fold in macaroni.
11
Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
12
Top with remaining cheddar.
13
Melt the remaining butter in a saute pan and toss bread crumbs and parsley to coat.
14
Top the macaroni with bread crumb mixture.
15
Bake for 30 minutes.
16
Remove from the oven let stand for about 5 minutes.
17
Serve with fresh shaved black truffles.

1183

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 3 1/2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Truffle Baked Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Truffle Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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