I must admit that, although I do try to eat healthy on a regular basis, most of the recipes I post here are fairly fattening, and this recipe is by far the most fattening of them all. But I will tell you one thing, it’s completely worth it! This is THE best Mac and Cheese that I’ve ever had, all the wonderful cheeses meld together into creamy perfection and the smoked gouda crust really tops it off. This is a great meal for those craving something rich, warm and comforting. I hope you all love it as much as I did!
Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon` black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups smoked gouda cheese shredded
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a roughly 9 x 13-inch casserole pan and set it aside. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. Strain, rinse with cold water so it doesn't overcook, then drizzle with the olive oil in a large bowl, toss to coat, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl stir together the gruyere, parmesan, 1 cup of the white cheddar, and 1/2 cup of the smoked gouda. Set it aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and whisk until bubbly. Then add the milk, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium low, and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
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Reduce heat to low and add half the sour cream and half the gruyere cheese mixture, whisking until smooth. Then add the remaining half of the sour cream and the gruyere mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the melted cheese over the bowl of cooled pasta and toss to coat. Empty into the greased casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of smoked gouda and 1/2 cup of white cheddar onto the top of the macaroni and cheese and bake in the oven until the top of the macaroni is just turning golden, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
OMG this looks TOO amazing!
OMG my mouth is watering and my tummy is a grumblin
It was really REALLY good you guys, kinda expensive to make because of all the fancy cheeses, but totally worth it…
I found this mac & cheese to have great flavor but was a bit dry. Unique & fun cheese blend though.
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LOVE this recipe! This has become my go-to for mac-n-cheese. Took me 6 mos of experimenting and finally having a consult with a sommelier, but I finally found a perfect wine pairing for this masterpiece: Chateau d’Epire Savennieres. Also, I’ve never added the bacon to the recipe because my husband is vegetarian, and I can say I can’t even imagine adding it in. I’m sure it’s lovely with it, but it’s perfection without it!
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