Truffle Macaroni Cheese (Printable)

Creamy macaroni enriched with truffle oil and a mix of Gruyère, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni

→ Cheese Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
06 - 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp sea salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1½ tbsp truffle oil

→ Topping

12 - ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
13 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
02 - Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and truffle oil until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
06 - Add cooked macaroni to sauce and stir to coat evenly.
07 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
08 - In a small bowl, combine panko, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni.
09 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until top is golden and bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with extra truffle oil and sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich, creamy, and indulgent flavor
  • Easy to prepare for a special occasion
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat ingredients, check labels if you have allergies
  • For best flavor, use high-quality truffle oil added just before serving
03 -
  • Add sautéed mushrooms for extra earthy flavor
  • Try swapping Gruyère for Fontina or Emmental for a different cheese experience
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