Truffled Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Truffled Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided (plus extra to grease pan); 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 teaspoons truffle oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese, divided; 1 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, divided (plus extra to grease pan)
1 lb elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons truffle oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions

1
Preheat an oven to 375u00b0F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until not quite al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. While the pasta is still warm, drizzle with the truffle oil and stir well.
3
Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and melt the 4 Tbs. butter. Add the flour, paprika and mustard and cook, stirring well, until no visible flour remains, 1 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, half-and-half and a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer, whisking frequently to smooth out any lumps, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add a pinch of pepper and 1 cup each of the Gruyere and cheddar. Stir until smooth.
4
Pour the cheese sauce onto the prepared macaroni, add the minced chives or green onions and stir well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheeses. Bake until the top is lightly browned and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided (plus extra to grease pan), 1 lb elbow macaroni, 2 teaspoons truffle oil, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Truffled Mac & Cheese

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