Jun 04 2026

Mac & Cheese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

house made armstrong gouda cheese sauce, gobetti noodle, herbed bread crumbs

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Ingredients

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Cheese Sauce

Pasta

Herbed Breadcrumbs

Method

Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.

  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually add the milk to the roux, continuing to whisk until smooth. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Reduce heat to low, add the Gouda cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Pasta Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Noodles

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the gobetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Mix Noodles with Sauce

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles and cheese sauce, mixing well to ensure all noodles are coated.

Herbed Breadcrumbs Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Breadcrumbs

    In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, olive oil, dried parsley, and dried thyme until well combined.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the Mac & Cheese

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish, top with herbed breadcrumbs, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

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