Description
Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Smoked Gouda is a creamy, comforting dish that elevates traditional mac and cheese to new heights. With rich, gooey cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends, making it an instant favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in smoked gouda and cheddar until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg