Classic Mac and Cheese with a Twist

Name: Classic Mac and Cheese with a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 2 cups milk; 4 tbsp butter; 0.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp truffle oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Rachel Taylor

Time

55 minutes

Servings

Calories

574

Creamy and cheesy, this comfort food classic is elevated with a crispy breadcrumb topping and hints of truffle oil.

574

cal

21.1g

protein

60.6g

carbs

27.2g

fat

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	173	6g	35g	1g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
milk	2 cups	49	3g	4g	3g
butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cups	38	1g	8g	0g
breadcrumbs	1 cup	71	2g	13g	1g
truffle oil	1 tbsp	21	0g	0g	2g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	173	6g	35g	1g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
milk	2 cups	49	3g	4g	3g
butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cups	38	1g	8g	0g
breadcrumbs	1 cup	71	2g	13g	1g
truffle oil	1 tbsp	21	0g	0g	2g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
Step 3
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour.
Step 4
Whisk in milk gradually, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Combine pasta with the cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
Step 7
Top with breadcrumbs and drizzle with truffle oil before baking for 20 minutes.

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