IS IT FREEZABLE? Yes, it freezes well, although I must admit there is only some leftover if I plan ahead and make a double portion to be able to have some to freeze. I usually make it the day before, then have it in the individual serving pieces for a party. Taking care to not overcook the pasta is a critical point too! (setting a timer really helps for those of us get distracted!)
GOUDA MAC N CHEESE RECIPE POINTS OF INTEREST:Įasy/Hard: If you can shred your own cheese without a problem, this will be a piece of cake. Although my favorite add in is my homemade cajun seasoning mix. Add any spices you want in (I use nutmeg, black pepper – if you want it a little zesty you could add a pinch of dry mustard.Add whole milk or heavy cream slowly while whisking, Once it thickens add the regular gouda and the smoked gouda cheese and the goat cheese stirring until the cheese melts.Then let the flour cook for 2-3 minutes to bring out the nutty flavor.Add all purpose flour and whisk until its completely mixed in.(I like a cast-iron skillet or any large sauce that conducts heat evenly will work.) Ideally you would like the butter to remain a light color and not brown. Start with melting your unsalted butter in a pan on medium-heat so it doesn’t burn.Cook your pasta in a large pot of water with kosher salt until al dente, then drain pasta and set aside.I’m going to share the best way to make a successful roux for the creamiest yet perfect thickness for the cheese sauce.
How to make the right creamy and velvety cheese sauce for the best Mac n cheese? I made this for our family meal, then got the individual servings all set up the night before I was planning on serving them for a get together. Over the years I’ve used lots of cheeses when making this, so its versatility is fantastic. They gave us a basic formula for the sauce and said to flavor it up with our favorite cheese/cheeses. This recipe is from the cooking school I attended. Mac n cheese is really just a béchamel sauce added to pasta. I added a small amount of goat cheese (yep, that’s the surprise ingredient.) The goat cheese has a more acidic flavor that really balances out the richness of the gouda. A regular creamy gouda and a smoked gouda cheese.Ĭombined they are magnificent.
Today I’m sharing the recipe Gouda Mac n Cheese that uses 2 kinds of gouda. But then again it’s the cheese sauce and wouldn’t most people eat the sauce like a soup if they could! WHAT IS THE SECRET CHEESE THAT MAKES THIS GOUDA MAC N CHEESE INCREDIBLE? I’ve certainly made homemade macaroni and cheese with spaghetti and it still tastes amazing. I suggest you use pasta shapes that have ridges and places that the cheesy sauce can get all in to.īut don’t worry any pasta will work. Just grate it yourself!! Best Pasta choices for smoked gouda mac n cheese:
They sometimes have an odd taste as well when melted. Those time-saving packages are not only more expensive, but they have anti-clumping additives on them that when you use them they don’t completely melt all the time. I know a time-saver is to buy the cheese already shredded. The cheeses below are great in addition to any of the cheeses above depending on your taste and how adventurous you’d like to beīuy the block of cheese and grate it yourself! THE #1 tip for cheese in homemade sauces? The best cheesy macaroni should have an ever so slight firmness to the bite (also known as al-dente) and coated in a rich creamy, velvety sauce. In my book, there is nothing worse than eating creamy mac n cheese that you can’t tell the difference in the creamy cheese sauce and the pasta. To make smaller or larger batches you only need to change the size of your pot.