Description
A creamy and flavorful macaroni and cheese dish featuring smoked Gouda cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in smoked Gouda, cheddar, salt, pepper, and paprika until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for a richer flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a crispy top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Smoked Gouda Mac Cheese, macaroni and cheese, comfort food