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30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese with White Cheddar

In the mood for mac and cheese, but I want it to feel a bit more... fancy? Ready in just 30 minutes, this truffle mac and cheese uses white cheddar and mustard for an out-of-this-world flavor! And finished with truffle oil, the flavor is more intense and delicious than any boxed mac and cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Pastas
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Halal, Vegetarian
Keyword: fancy mac and cheese, truffle mac and cheese, truffle macaroni, truffle macaroni and cheese
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow pasta 453 g
  • 3 cups milk 2% or whole, 709 mL
  • 1 cup half and half 236 mL
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 112 g
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour 50 g
  • 8 oz white cheddar cheese shredded, 226 g
  • 1 Tbsp truffle oil 15 mL
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Pasta: Cook pasta according to instructions on package.
  • Sauce: In a microwave safe bowl, combine milk and half and half. Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until warm. In a large saute pan, heat butter over medium until melted. Whisk in the flour and let cook for about a minute. Whisk in warmed milk mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for a few minutes, until mixture thickens.
  • Flavor: Stir in the cheese until melted. Remove from heat and stir in truffle oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and add more salt as needed.
    A saucepan containing creamy white sauce, reminiscent of a luxurious truffle mac and cheese, sits alongside a whisk on a bright yellow background.
  • Assemble: Pour the cheese mixture over the cooked pasta and gently fold together. Serve immediately.
    A pot of cooked elbow macaroni mixed with creamy white truffle cheese sauce, with a wooden spoon on a bright yellow background.

Notes

Switch up the cheese by replacing some of the white cheddar with sharp cheddar, gruyere, smoked gouda, or monterey jack.
For a crispy topping, spoon prepared mac and cheese into a casserole dish and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top. Broil for a few minutes, until golden brown and crispy on top.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 72.2g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 38.8g | Saturated Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8.5g | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 3mg
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