TRUFFLED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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A more grown-up version of a favorite dish. Nice as a side for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The truffle oil definitely makes it more expensive, but it's worth it.

Provided by xtine

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces macaroni
1 teaspoon truffle oil
2 slices bacon, cooked & minced
6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup gruyere, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Toss macaroni with truffle oil & set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the bacon & the flour, combine well & cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk & chicken broth, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, take off the heat & stir in the mustard, salt, pepper & cheeses. Stir well until all the cheese melts & is well incorporated into the sauce.
  • Mix together the sauce and the macaroni and pour into a greased baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

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