This smoked Gouda mac and cheese is marvelously smooth with a bit of a bite. My family loves it. I got the idea from a recipe made on a popular cooking show and adapted it to my own tastes. Serve with a sweeter main dish for a delicious contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package shell 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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over top and mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 329 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
Cholesterol32mg | 11% |
Sodium321mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein14g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium202mg | 16% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium240mg | 5% |
*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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