Creamy Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese is made extra creamy and tasty with 2 kinds of cheese. And it's made extra-easy on the stove top!
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 20 MTotal time: 30 M
Ingredients:
14 oz. cavatappi pasta, large elbow macaroni, or regular elbow macaroni (about 3 to 3 1/2 c.)
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
4 oz. smoked gouda cheese, shredded
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
While water is coming to a boil for the pasta, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, just a bit at a time, whisking well after each addition until the milk is incorporated. Cook and stir mixture until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.?
Remove milk mixture from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
?Drain pasta and toss with cheese sauce. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.