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Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese

This super easy gouda mac and cheese is creamy, velvety, rich, and delicious. It's super quick and you can make it in just under 30 minutes!
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 643kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound uncooked macaroni
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cups powdered milk diluted in 2 ½ cups of warm water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup freshly shredded gouda cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large saucepan cook the pasta in salted water until al dente or according to the packaging instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in another skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. add in the all-purpose flour and keep stirring. cook until reaching brown color.
  • Slowly add in the diluted powdered milk, then whisk in the remaining seasonings (salt and pepper). Cook until the sauce starts to thicken a little bit.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and add the freshly shredded cheddar cheese and gouda. stir in until completely melted.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and toss with a wooden spoon until completely covered with the cheese sauce.
  • Add some salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle some smoked paprika on top.
  • Serve immediately while hot!

NOTES

  • use freshly shredded cheese that you buy by block and shred by yourself! It will taste much better than the other ones.
  • for the best results with the milk, use the powdered milk diluted in x3 of water. this step is very crucial to get the best creaminess of the mac and cheese. 
  • keep in a fridge in a closed container for up to 4 days. 
  • for reheating, add a little bit of warm milk and reheat in the oven.

NUTRITION

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1241mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 664mg | Iron: 2mg
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