Black Truffle Mac & Cheese
Recipe Creator: Bothwell Cheese
We've put an upscale twist on a classic comfort recipe with our Black Truffle Monterey Jack. It's earthy, sharp, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 500g elbow pasta
- 1 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 30g panko bread crumbs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 300ml 3.25% Milk
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 200g Extra Old White Cheddar or Non-GMO 548 Cheddar, shredded
- 250g Black Truffle Monterey Jack, shredded
Directions
- Bring pasta water to a boil and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large frying pan, over medium heat, toast the panko bread crumbs until lightly browned. Allow to cool.
- Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a medium sauce pan. Add garlic and sauté for two minutes. Add one heaping tbsp. of flour, stir to make a roux. Once lightly browned add 300ml of milk and slowly bring to a boil, whisking regularly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
- Cook pasta following directions.
- Butter a large baking dish or individual baking containers.
- Once cooked, drain pasta and place in large mixing bowl.
- Mix pasta with:
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12 oz. of the white sauce
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200g Extra Old Cheddar or Non-GMO 548 Cheddar
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250g Black Truffle Cheese
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Parsley
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10 cranks of fresh black pepper
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Spoon pasta mixture into baking container(s).
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Top with toasted panko bread crumbs.
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Bake large container for 30 minutes or individual containers for 20 minutes.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.