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Truffled Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner
Truffled Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 5 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon truffle oil
Instructions
1
First, preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), ensuring it reaches the correct heat level. Next, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with sufficient lubricant to prevent sticking.
2
In the meantime, fill a large container with water and add a pinch of salt to create a salty brine. Place the cavatappi in the boiling water and gently stir occasionally, allowing it to cook until it reaches a tender yet firm texture, taking approximately 8 minutes.
3
While the pasta is undergoing its cooking process, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk flour into the melted butter until you achieve a thick, paste-like mixture, taking roughly 30 seconds.
4
Then, slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk until the mixture becomes smooth and even. Continue by adding the remaining milk, increasing the heat to medium-high, and cook, constantly whisking, until the sauce thickens and almost reaches boiling point, taking 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Next, combine Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir the mixture until the cheeses have melted, and the sauce has achieved a smooth consistency.
6
Fold in the cooked cavatappi until it is evenly coated with the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the cavatappi, followed by a drizzle of truffle oil on top.
8
Finally, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden, taking approximately 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.