#trufflemac

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of truffle combined with creamy mac and cheese. This dish elevates the classic comfort food with the earthy aroma of truffle oil, making it a sophisticated yet comforting meal for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni pasta. 4 tbsp unsalted butter. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 3 cups whole milk. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese. 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tsp truffle oil. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Follow the directions on the box to cook the macaroni until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add the flour and stir it in. Cook for one to two minutes, until it turns golden brown. Gradually whisk in the milk while stirring all the time until the mixture is smooth and thick. Turn down the heat and stir in the cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheeses until they melt and become creamy. Add salt, pepper, and truffle oil to taste to season. Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce by stirring it in well. Put the mac and cheese mix in a baking dish that has been greased. Cover the whole thing with breadcrumbs. Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy the rich flavors of truffle-infused mac and cheese, which is made by mixing creamy cheese sauce with fragrant truffle oil to make a fancy take on a classic comfort food.

Ingredients: 400g macaroni pasta. 50g butter. 50g all-purpose flour. 500ml whole milk. 200g cheddar cheese, grated. 100g gruyere cheese, grated. 2 tbsp truffle oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Turn on your oven and heat it up to 180C 350F. Follow the directions on the box to cook the macaroni until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. To make a roux, add the flour and stir it in. Cook for two minutes or until it turns golden brown. Add the milk slowly while whisking and stirring all the time until the mixture is smooth and thick. Grate the cheddar and gruyere cheeses and mix them in until they melt and are well mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with the truffle oil. Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce so that it's all covered. Place the mac and cheese mix in a baking dish. After the oven is hot, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Creating a meal that both adults and kids will enjoy can be tough. Rather than making two completely different meals, consider using one recipe as the base.  Then make little tweaks that appeal to everyone at the table.  Macaroni and cheese is a perfect base recipe when trying to please multiple pallets.  For the kiddos, add meatballs or grilled chicken and steamed broccoli.  Use fresh vegetables to create a smiley face to encourage kids to try something new.  For the grown-ups in the room, add nutmeg, cayenne pepper or few drops of infused olive oil to create a more complex taste. Change up the texture of the dish by adding sautéed mushrooms or braised steak.  Top if off with a full-flavored cheese like blue cheese, goat cheese or gruyere.  When it comes to dinnertime, little edits of the same recipe can streamline the process and please everyone.  Here is a recipe for the home chef for a great Mac & Cheese sauce spiked with truffle oil.

  Truffle Mac & Cheese

Recipe for the Home Chef

  Serves 4 -6

  Ingredients:

  Cheese sauce:

1 pint cream

6oz cheese (your choice)

1 Tb. Butter

1 Tb. flour

½ tsp. Truffle oil

Salt and pepper to taste

    Toppings:

1 lb. Macaroni noodles, cooked and drained according to box directions

16 oz.  Mushrooms (your choice) sautéed in 1 oz. butter until golden brown

6 oz. Parmesan or Italian blend shredded cheese

1 cup Toasted bread crumbs

    Preparation:

1) Mix the butter and flour together in your hands and set aside.

2) Bring the cream to a low simmer in a thick bottomed pot.

3) Add the butter/ flour blend and stir with a whisk until smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes)

4) Take the pot off the heat, add the cheese and truffle oil and whisk until smooth, season to taste.

5) Mix with macaroni noodles and top with mushrooms, cheese and breadcrumbs.