How to make Truffle Mac and Cheese, the perfect holiday side dish

truffle oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: mushroom oil

Mushroom oil provides a similar earthy flavor at a lower cost.

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: fontina cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is more affordable while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is a less expensive hard cheese that can substitute well.

Cook the macaroni-style pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk to form a roux, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Gradually add the heavy cream and whole milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.

Stir in the truffle zest/shavings and truffle infused oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and mix in the grated young Gruyere AOP cheese, aged Cheddar, and finely grated parmesan until melted and smooth.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.

Transfer to a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden on top.

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