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Black Pepper Gouda and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

Black Pepper Gouda and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

On the seventeenth day of Christmas, Aldi gave us a cheese perfect for a black pepper Gouda and Gruyère mac and cheese. The flavors work together beautifully in a delicious, creamy mac and cheese fitting for any occasion. Using Cheese in Mac and Cheese When 

Smoky Cheddar and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoky Cheddar and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

On day 16, our recipe is a smoky cheddar and fontina mac and cheese. Layered in a habanero honey mustard with mini croutons, this mac and cheese packs in spicy, sweet, and smoky flavors sure to please. Using cheese in mac and cheese When you 

Mustard Gouda and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mustard Gouda and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Our recipe for day 8 of the Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar is a Mustard Gouda and cherrywood smoked cheddar mac and cheese. Layered with bacon bits and Cilantro lime sauce from Hellmann’s, this recipe is a delicious blend of flavors. Using Cheese in Mac and 

Spiced Apple and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Spiced Apple and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Introduction Day 4 of Aldi’s cheese advent calendar gave us a spiced apple cheddar. I haven’t been able to find it available for sale individually, so we’ll just have to enjoy it while we can. This cheese is so interesting and I knew it would 

Smoky Cheddar and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoky Cheddar and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

I’m on day 3 of unboxing the Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar and our third recipe is a Smoky Cheddar and Gruyère mac and cheese. Cheddar and Gruyère are both bold cheeses that hold up beautifully when smoked and this mac and cheese is packed full 

Extra Mature Cheddar and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

Extra Mature Cheddar and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

The first cheese in Aldi’s advent calendar is one of my favorite cheeses to cook with. I used it to create an extra mature cheddar and Gruyère mac and cheese that is packed with flavor and perfect to start a month of mac and cheese. 

Truffle Cheddar and Asiago Mac and Cheese Recipe

Truffle Cheddar and Asiago Mac and Cheese Recipe

Our final Aldi Advent Cheese Calendar recipe is truffle cheddar and Asiago mac and cheese. Bold flavors balance together beautifully for a dish that would work well as an entree with toppings to bulk it up or perfect as a side dish to a more 

Gouda and Chèvre Mac and Cheese Recipe

Gouda and Chèvre Mac and Cheese Recipe

On day 23, the Aldi Cheese Calendar granted us a delicious Gouda. If you interviewed a group of people on their favorite cheese, you’d be hard pressed to miss Gouda. It’s a great all around cheese and works wonderfully in this Gouda and chèvre mac 

Aldi Day 14: Smoked Paprika Gouda and Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Aldi Day 14: Smoked Paprika Gouda and Parmesan Mac and Cheese

On Day 14, Aldi gave us this beautiful Smoked Paprika Gouda that I paired with Parmesan for a beautiful mac and cheese. Every year, Aldi releases a cheese Advent calendar. The calendar contains one individually wrapped piece of cheese for each day. There are twelve 

Black Pepper Gouda and Cream Mac and Cheese

Black Pepper Gouda and Cream Mac and Cheese

The Aldi cheese calendar presented us with a gorgeous black pepper gouda on day 11. This cheese is a little more mild but it has a great peppery flavor that would be fantastic in a creamy mac and cheese. I wanted to highlight the flavors