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Truffle Mac and Cheese

This mouthwatering mac and cheese is top notch. It is a delicious side or as stand alone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 stick Butter 1/2 cup
  • 2 1/2 cups Half and Half
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 6 cups High Quality Cheese I use Cabot Sharp Cheddar. (6 cups shredded. If you use blocks, it is 2 1/2).
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • Salt TF For topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Cook the elbow pasta al dente. Immediately remove from pan and drain. Set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, grate the cheese. Separate the cheese into a pile of 4 cups, and 2 cups. 
  • Melt the stick of butter in a medium saucepan. After it melts, whisk in ½ cup of flour slowly. The consistency should thicken and then soften to a paste. Combine the milk and half and half into one measuring cup and start to slowly pour into saucepan. Whisk the entire time until combined. 
  • Add about 2 cups of shredded cheese. Whisk to combine. After it fully melts, add the other 2 cups. Once combined and melted, add the salt, pepper, and paprika. Taste the sauce and add extra spices if needed. 
  • Mix in noodles. Place half of the mixture into a greased baking pan. Layer a cup of shredded cheese on top. Place the remaining cheese. Sprinkle paprika and pepper on top.
  • Cook in preheated oven until bubbling and cheese has melted. (about 15-20 minutes)
  • Finish with Salt TF for that truffle flavor. (Omit if you want creamy, classic mac and cheese.
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