Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
This Mac and Cheese is a little more grown-up than the boxed brand with its smoky flavor of Gouda and bread crumbs on top.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1113kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni cooked and drained
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 1/4 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 2 Teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 Teaspoons worcestershire
- 1 lb smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 slices bread
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- Onions (optional)
- Sliced Black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
- In large pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add skim milk and bring to near boiling. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle in flour. Whisk vigorously over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Mixture should be thick and boiling. Slowly add cream, while whisking. Add in salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
- In food processor, shred Gouda and Cheddar cheese. Add to pot, stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture. Pour into a 13x9 dish.
- In same food processor bowl process 4 slices of bread to a fine crumb. Add melted butter. Sprinkle over macaroni.
- Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Don't like gouda? Swap it out! I recommend pairing a fairly strong cheese with the cheddar to get the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 1917mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1000mg | Iron: 3mg