Luxurious Truffle Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• Macaroni (8 ounces)
• Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
• All-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
• Milk (3 cups)
• Gruyere cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• White cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Truffle oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux, until it turns a light golden color.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Gruyere and white cheddar cheeses until fully melted and creamy. Add in the truffle oil, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
6. Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every piece is well coated. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.