Mac and Cheese with Gouda

This Mac and Cheese with Gouda Casserole is an upscale version of the classic comfort food dish. A creamy sauce is made from gouda and cheddar cheese, then poured on top of the macaroni. Green peas are added to the dish for a contrast in flavor and to sneak in some veggies! The macaroni and cheese casserole is then topped with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs and baked in the oven until a lightly browned and crunchy.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mac and Cheese with Gouda, Mac and Cheese with Gouda Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese with Gouda

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 417kcal

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni pasta uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1½ cups milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
1 cup Gouda cheese grated
1 cup green peas
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F.
Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
Cook the macaroni pasta to el dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium pot at medium heat.
Add the flour whisking until smooth.
Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly. Then, add in the reserved pasta water.
Continue cooking and stirring the sauce for about 4 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
Add the cheddar and gouda cheeses as well as the peas to the sauce. Cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted.
Season with salt and pepper.
Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni noodles and mix well.
Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl whisk together the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and parsley. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the bread crumb topping begins to lightly brown.

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