There is probably one unique mac and cheese recipe in the world for every human, maybe even several. That is because this comfort food wins in every country, with every human. This smoked gouda mac and cheese recipe is a delight because it brings elegance to a dish that you may typically consider is a lunchtime meal. With this easy smoked gouda mac and cheese recipe, though, you can have mac and cheese for dinner and call it a beautiful evening.
Ingredients
1 - 8ozbox of elbow macaroni
½Cunsalted sweet cream butter
4tbspflour
1tbspmustard powder
2Chalf and half
4ozcream cheese, softened
3Cgrated smoked Gouda cheese
1 ½Cshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Using a large pot, cook the macaroni according to the back of the box, drain and set aside
Using a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour and whisk until smooth. Continue to whisk until a paste forms
Whisk in the mustard powder
Gradually pour in while whisking the half and half. Bring the mixture to a boil
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth
Whisk in the cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese until melted
Remove from heat and fold in the macaroni until completely coated