Truffled Mac & Cheese From Cookiing Light Recipe

Name: Truffled Mac & Cheese From Cookiing Light
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided; 2 cups sliced onions (about 1 medium); 1 bay leaf; 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese; 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons white truffle oil; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
2 cups sliced onions (about 1 medium)
1 bay leaf
12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons white truffle oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed

1
Heat 1 3/4 cup milk, onion, and bay leaf in a large saucepan to 180 degrees or until tiny bubbles form around edges (do not boil). Cover and remove from eat; let stand 15 minutes.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
3
Strain milk mixture through a solander over a bowl; discard solids. Return milk to saucepan over medium heat. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Gradually stir flour mixture and salt into warm milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 6 minutes or until mixuture cools to 155 degrees. Gradually add cheeses, stirring until cheeses are melted. Stir in pasta and truffle oil.
4
Spoon mixture into a 2 quart buttered baking dish.
5
Mix bread crumbs, parmesean cheese and garlic cloves together. Sprinkle on top
6
Preheat broiler.
7
Place dish on middle rack in oven; broil 2 minutes or until brown.
8
(I preheated oven to 350 degrees and put into preheated oven for 15 minutes).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided, 2 cups sliced onions (about 1 medium), 1 bay leaf, 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni, and more.

Yes, Truffled Mac & Cheese From Cookiing Light 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Truffled Mac & Cheese From Cookiing Light

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Variations & substitutions

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