Name: Crusty Baked Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 8 oz smoked Gouda, shredded; 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

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A straightforward, comforting macaroni and cheese featuring a smoky Gouda base and a golden breadcrumb crust.

Total 45 min

Serves 6 servings

Steps 4

Ingredients 7

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Pasta
1 lb 450 g elbow macaroni
Sauce
4 tbsp 60 g unsalted butter
cup 30 g all-purpose flour
3 cups 710 mL whole milk
8 oz 225 g smoked Gouda, shredded
8 oz 225 g sharp cheddar, shredded
Topping
1 cup 60 g panko breadcrumbs

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni for 6 minutes, ensuring it remains firm to the bite; drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove sauce from heat and fold in the shredded Smoked Gouda and sharp cheddar until smooth; fold the undercooked pasta into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs, and bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.