This Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe is a Holiday Must-Have
Made with truffle shavings, gruyere, and high-quality cheddar, this truffle mac n cheese is not your average mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 500g package of macaroni-style pasta
- 4 tbsp (60g) butter
- 4 tbsp of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp (17g) truffle zest/shavings
- Salt and Pepper to taste (around 1 tsp each)
- 250g (around 2 cups) of grated young Gruyere AOP cheese
- 250g (around 2 cups) of grated aged Cheddar
- 50g of finely grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes. This prevents it from becoming mushy when baked. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Make the Roux: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until a smooth paste forms.
Create the Sauce: Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and whole milk until the sauce is smooth and lump-free.
Infuse with Truffle: Stir in the truffle zest/shavings, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until it thickens.
Add the Cheese: Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the grated Gruyere and cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the truffle oil.
Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir well, ensuring all the pasta is coated. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top
Bake to Perfection: Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the grated parmesan cheese (optional). Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the mac and cheese cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy, truffle-infused goodness!
