Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

April 1, 2021 Receipt Cheese 0

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese This is a marvelously smooth mac and cheese with a bit of a bite. My family loves this. I got the idea from a recipe made on a popular cooking show, and adapted it to my own recipe and tastes. Delicious contrast if served with a ‘sweet’ main dish.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta
2?½ tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2?½ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 15 mins

TOTAL : 45 mins

SERVING : 8

YIELD : 8 servings

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.

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Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 3

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Step 4

Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.
Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Per Serving: 329 calories; protein 13.8g; carbohydrates 46.2g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 31.8mg; sodium 321.2mg.