Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

This is a marvelously smooth mac and cheese with a bit of a bite. My family loves this. I got the idea from a recipe made on a popular cooking show, and adapted it to my own recipe and tastes. Delicious contrast if served with a ‘sweet’ main dish.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step: 3

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Step: 4

Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Per Serving: 329 calories; protein 13.8g; carbohydrates 46.2g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 31.8mg; sodium 321.2mg.

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