Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Mac and Cheese
With both smoked gouda and smoked cheddar, this creamy, Smoked Gouda & Cheddar Mac and Cheese will be a family favorite that you will make over and over again!
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Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 682kcal
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 2 cups smoked gouda cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups smoked cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked short pasta noodles (elbow macaroni, cavatappi, penne, rotini, etc.)
- chopped parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large microwavable bow or small saucean, heat milk in until just warm. Do not boil! Set aside and keep warm.
- Fill up a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and add uncooked pasta noodles. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes.) Drain in a colander and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk constantly for about 4 minutes or until it is golden and completely smooth. Add warm milk and whisk until thick and bubbly. Add salt, pepper, mustard, and cheeses. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Use a spatula* to push the cheese sauce into the pot with cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
*A spatula will allow you to get all of that cheesey goodness out of the saucepan and into the pasta!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1706mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1239IU | Calcium: 958mg | Iron: 1mg
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