Gouda Mac And Cheese
Gouda Mac and Cheese is a rich, creamy dish featuring tender pasta enveloped in a smoky Gouda cheese sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this indulgent recipe elevates classic comfort food with its sophisticated flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 Package shell pasta
- ¼ tsp Ground white pepper
- 2 ½ tbsp Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cup Milk
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture forms a paste and turns light golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cooking and whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.