Easy Gouda Mac and Cheese
Gouda mac and cheese is a favorite with kids and adults! It's an ideal recipe when craving cheesy comfort food.
Servings: 6
Calories: 696kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni pasta
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 6 ounces gouda cheese shredded
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the box one minute under the al dente time, then drain and set it aside. The pasta will keep cooking when placed back into the skillet.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter until smooth.
- Slowly pour the milk into the flour mixture and whisk again until smooth again. Then season it with salt and pepper.
- Add the cheeses a handful at a time and stir them until melted. Taste the cheese sauce and add more salt or pepper as desired. Cook it until thickened, but don’t cook it too long, or it will start to separate.
- Add the pasta back into the cheese sauce and stir until well-coated, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Cook the pasta to one minute under al dente. It keeps cooking when it goes back in the skillet.
- Use whole milk for the creamiest sauce.
- Freshly grate the cheese for the best texture that's smooth.
- Add the cheese slowly while stirring.
- Avoid cooking the cheese sauce too long, which can cause it to separate. If it does, adding a splash more milk and whisking quickly will bring it back together.
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Calcium: 635mg | Iron: 1mg