Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

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Truffle mac and cheese is one of my favorite things to make when there's a chill in the air. It's great for cheese lovers, like myself, and works well at dinner parties. The leftovers are good too! Truffle oil is one of the best culinary purchases I've made. One little bottle has lasted me a year and can be used with so many things. Top this dish with a pinch of truffle salt if desired.

close up view of Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese in a glass baking dish
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 5 ½ cups milk, divided

  • 2 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese

  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 tablespoon truffle oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk flour into melted butter until mixture has a thick, paste-like consistency, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth. Stir in remaining milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and almost boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Add Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan; stir until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth. Fold in cooked cavatappi until coated. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  5. Stir remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs together in a small bowl; sprinkle over cavatappi mixture, then drizzle truffle oil over top.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

565 Calories
31g Fat
43g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 565
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 19g 94%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 646mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 700mg 54%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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