Description
Creamy smoked Gouda mac and cheese with a golden Parmesan and herb breadcrumb topping. A small batch that makes two generous servings.
Ingredients
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- For The Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter, extra for buttering the bottom of the dish
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 sea salt and paprika
- a pinch of white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- A dash of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, separated 1 cup and 1/4 cup
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs (parsley, basil, chives)
- Other:
- 1 cup large elbow noodles
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for the topping in a small bowl and set aside.
- Lightly grease the bottom of a 2 qt oval baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place a few cups of water in a large saucepan with approximately 1/2 Tablespoon of Sea salt. When the water boils, add the elbows and cook 2 minutes under the boxes directions.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in another saucepan. When it has melted, add the flour and whisk for 1 minute but do not brown.
- Slowly add 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk until thick. Add another 1/4 cup, continuously whisking any lumps out. Continue until you've used all of the milk and it's the consistency you desire. You may need a little more to thin it out after the cheese is melted.
- Add the garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, white pepper, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 cup of Gouda, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for the topping.
- Drain the noodles and place them in the baking dish. Top with the cheese sauce and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of that and spread around.
- Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, putting it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden brown (if desired).
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
