Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese

Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    481

Elevate your mac & cheese game with this luxuriously smoky and cheesy delight. The combination of smoked Gouda, Cheddar, and Swiss creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. A sophisticated twist on a beloved classic, perfect for a comforting yet refined meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    107 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    21 g
  • Sodium
    712 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    35 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Recipe View Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

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Recipe View Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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04 Step

Recipe View Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
If you prefer a creamier texture, use whole milk or half-and-half.
To prevent the macaroni from sticking together after draining, toss it with a small amount of olive oil or butter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 160 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Idella Dietrich

    So easy to make and everyone loved it!

  • Tressa Murphy

    My family devoured this! I will definitely be making it again.

  • Karl Runolfsson

    The cayenne pepper gives it just the right amount of kick. Delicious!

  • Amelie Barton

    This is the best mac and cheese I have ever made! The smoked Gouda adds such a unique flavor.

  • Abigale Robel

    The breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.

  • Tatyana Reinger

    I substituted Gruyere for the Swiss and it was amazing!

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