Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese: Delicious Easy Recipe
Enjoy a creamy gouda mac and cheese that’s easy to make on the stovetop. This recipe delivers a luscious blend of cheeses for a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the rich flavors of Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe with an easy creamy mac and cheese twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoon Salted Butter
- 5 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 3 tablespoon Flour
- 3 cups Whole Milk room temp
- 2 cups Gouda Cheese shredded by hand
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese shredded by hand
- ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- 1 lb pasta of your choice (I used fusilli corti bucati pasta from trader joes)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until it is al dente following the package instructions.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking until softened without browning, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the room temperature milk and season with salt, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Slowly add the shredded regular and smoked gouda cheeses in small portions, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the dijon mustard and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, season once more with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- FOR A CHEESY CRUST: Add 1
- 5 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda or mozza) on top and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheesy on top is melted, blistering and bubbly!FOR A CRUNCHY CRUST: Melt 2 tablespoon of butter and mix it with 2 cups of seasoned bread crumbs
- Sprinkle it on top of the mac and cheese and bake until golden brown!
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/creamy-gouda-mac-and-cheese/