This recipe is the best Mac & Cheese you’ll ever have. It is literally one of 3 meals everyone in my family will eat. The smoked gouda gives this dish its smoky rich flavor. It’s a gourmet grown-up version of the kiddie classic. Take any leftovers and cut into bite-sized squares, bread, and deep fry for a yummy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 ½ cups milk, divided
- 2 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 4
Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 651 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat35g | 45% |
Saturated Fat21g | 103% |
Cholesterol107mg | 36% |
Sodium712mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein32g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium773mg | 59% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium405mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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