Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Name: Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni noodles (cooked according to package instructions); ½ cup butter; 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 Tablespoon ground mustard powder; 2 cups half and half; 4 ounces cream cheese; 3 cups smoked Gouda cheese; 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese

Prep 5 min Cook 15 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
½ cup butter
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground mustard powder
2 cups half and half
4 ounces cream cheese
3 cups smoked Gouda cheese
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

1
Cook the noodles. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni noodles according to package directions and drain.
2
Make the sauce. Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 cup of butter and whisk in the flour until a smooth, thin paste forms. Then whisk in the mustard powder.Carefully pour in the half and half and bring the mixture up to a boil while whisking. Reduce the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in the cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese and stir until melted.
3
Combine the noodles and sauce. Turn off the heat and pour in the cooked macaroni noodles. Stir gently until the noodles are coated by the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.