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Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 6 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🥛 5 ½ cups milk
    • 2 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
    • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
    • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • Toppings

    • 🍞 ½ cup dry bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon truffle oil

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

3

While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk flour into melted butter until mixture has a thick, paste-like consistency, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth. Stir in remaining milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and almost boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.

4

Add Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan; stir until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth. Fold in cooked cavatappi until coated. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

5

Stir remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs together in a small bowl; sprinkle over cavatappi mixture, then drizzle truffle oil over top.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

565

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 31
    Fats

💡 Truffle oil adds a luxurious aroma—don't skip it!For an extra crunch, use panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs.Allow the dish to cool slightly to make serving easier.