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Gouda Asiago mac and cheese

Asiago Gouda Mac and Cheese

Gouda and Asiago were made to pair together in a beautiful mac and cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Cavatappi pasta
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup grated Gouda
  • 1 cup grated Asiago
  • Salt to taste

Toppings

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Asiago Crisps
  • Green Onions

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions in well salted water.

Prepare the sauce

  • Pre heat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds - just enough to take the chill out of it.
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix in flour. Cook it for a minute while stirring constantly
  • Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined. 
  • Once all of the milk is added, cook for a few minutes while whisking it. Do not let it boil. You will feel the sauce start to thicken. It's ready for cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
  • Remove from heat and stir in your cheese until it's melted and mixed into the sauce.
  • Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little more salt to bring out the flavor.
  • Combine the pasta and sauce. Top with grilled chicken, asiago crisps, and green onions and serve.
Keyword asiago, asiago crisps, chicken, green onion, smoked gouda