Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups milk, divided
• 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon truffle oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta.
3. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until the mixture forms a thick, paste-like consistency, about 30 seconds.
4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the remaining milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and starts to boil, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth.
6. Fold the cooked cavatappi into the cheese sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining cup of Parmesan cheese and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cavatappi and cheese mixture.
9. Drizzle the truffle oil over the top of the casserole.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
11. Let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 565
• Total Fat: 31g (40% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 19g (94% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 98mg (33% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 646mg (28% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 43g (16% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 29g (58% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 700mg (54% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (4% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 260mg (6% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.