"For a perfectly creamy mac ′n cheese, a soft Gouda is key. Aged or smoked Goudas are often hard with crystallized protein that doesn't fully melt, leaving a cheese sauce that's gritty. Cheddar is a no-brainer because it melts well, not to mention the sharper the variety the bigger the flavor. Both cheeses pair well with the smokiness of bacon and a bread crumb topping with Parmesan only ups the cheese ante. Baked until bubbly, and full of ooey-gooey cheese, this smoky mac ′n cheese will be a welcome dinner for the two of you any night of the week." Cuisine At Home, Issue 107, October 2014, pg. 23
PREHEAT oven to 400?. Coat a 2-1/2 cup baking dish with nonstick spray.
FOR THE MACARONI, COOK macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Cook bacon in a sauté pan until crisp, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and discard drippings.
Sauté onion in 1 Tbsp. oil in same pan over medium heat until translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
WHISK flour into onion mixture to coat, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, and continue whisking until mixture thickens, 5 minutes.
OFF HEAT, STIR IN Gouda, Cheddar, and Dijon. Stir in cooked macaroni and bacon; transfer to prepared baking dish.
FOR THE TOPPING, COMBINE bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle evenly over top of mac 'n cheese. Bake mac 'n cheese until bubbly and top is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional info. per serving: 972 cal; 59g total fat (34g sat); 125mg chol; 2587mg sodium; 83g carb; 4g fiber; 57g protein.
1. Whisk flour into the sautéed onion and garlic to help thicken the base of the cheese sauce.
2. Because the mac n cheese also bakes, don't worry if the cheese doesn't fully melt as you add it.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (187g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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Calories: 601 | ||
Calories from Fat: 359 (60%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 39.9g | 53 % | |
Saturated Fat 10.7g | 53 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 23.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 4.3g | ||
Cholesterol 31.2mg | 10 % | |
Sodium 608.1mg | 21 % | |
Potassium 246.7mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 45.7g | 13 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 14 % | |
Sugars, other 42.1g | ||
Protein 15.5g | 22 % | |
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Calories per serving: 601
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