Description
Relish in the creamy, rich flavors of Gouda Mac and Cheese. This comforting dish combines gouda and cheddar for a delightful meal perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
- Kosher Salt (2 tablespoons for pasta water)
- Macaroni (12 ounces)
- Butter (4 tablespoons)
- Yellow Onion (1, diced)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 tablespoon)
- Mustard Powder (¼ teaspoon)
- Black Pepper (¼ teaspoon)
- Additional Salt (½ teaspoon for roux)
- Whole Milk (1½ cups)
- Gouda Cheese (8 ounces, shredded)
- Cheddar Cheese (2 ounces, shredded)
- Topping Gouda Cheese (4-6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with butter.
- Boil water, add kosher salt, and cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add flour, mustard powder, black pepper, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in shredded gouda and cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Mix macaroni with cheese sauce, coat thoroughly.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with additional gouda.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta and flour alternatives.
Experiment with different cheeses like fontina or pepper jack for variety.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
