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Perfect Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe with Gruyère and White Cheddar for Easy Homemade Comfort Food

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A creamy, rich mac and cheese featuring a blend of Gruyère and sharp white cheddar cheeses with a subtle hint of truffle oil, perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces elbow or cavatappi macaroni pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons truffle oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F if baking with a crispy topping; skip if serving stovetop only.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until just al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until smooth and light golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in warm milk, cooking until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Remove sauce from heat and gradually add shredded Gruyère and white cheddar, stirring gently until melted and smooth. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
  7. Stir in truffle oil, starting with 1 teaspoon and adjusting to taste.
  8. Combine drained pasta with cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat evenly.
  9. For topping, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over mac and cheese in a greased baking dish.
  10. Transfer to an 8×8 inch baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil 1-2 minutes for extra crispness if desired.
  11. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Warm the milk before adding to the roux to avoid lumps. Remove sauce from heat before adding cheese to prevent graininess. For a crunchy topping, toast breadcrumbs lightly before sprinkling. Baking is optional; stovetop serving yields creamier texture.

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Keywords: mac and cheese, truffle mac and cheese, Gruyère, white cheddar, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy mac and cheese, truffle oil

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