Truffle Mac n' Cheese
Prepare a creamy truffle mac n' cheese using whole milk, truffle oil, and a blend of cheeses, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Macaroni (uncooked) | 500 | Grams |
| Whole Milk (none) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (none) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Cheddar Cheese (grated) | 200 | Grams |
| Gruyere Cheese (grated) | 150 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Truffle Oil (none) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| All-purpose Flour (none) | 30 | Grams |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| Salt (none) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Nutmeg (ground) | 0.25 | Tsp |
| Panko Breadcrumbs (none) | 100 | Grams |
| Fresh Parsley (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the flour to the saucepan and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and add the grated cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the truffle oil, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer the mac n' cheese to a baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Truffle OilGraterWhisk
