Truffle Macaroni Cheese
Creamy, decadent, and deliciously indulgent, this truffle macaroni cheese recipe takes comfort food to the next level - golden, gooey gorgeousness that’s pure luxury in every bite.
Ingredients
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the macaroni. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain.
2. In a small frying pan add leeks and soften. Set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, beating with a wooden spoon to form a roux.
3. Cook this out for a minute or so, stirring all the time. Add the milk little by little, stirring all the time until sauce is thickened, then add the mustard powder, Remove from heat. Stir in the grated cheese, until combined. Add a few drops of truffle oil.
4. Mix the leeks into the pasta and put in an ovenproof dish. Pour over the cheese sauce and sprinkle over the breadcrumbs.
5. Put in the oven for 25 minutes, until bubbling and crispy on top. To make the salad dressing mix all the ingredients for the dressing and the chives in a jam jar.
6. Adjust to taste then pour over the lettuce.
Classic comfort food goes glam with this truffle macaroni cheese recipe!
On the hunt for a dish that’s as cosy as it is classy? This mac n cheese truffle hits the mark - rich, earthy, and outrageously creamy, it’s the ultimate treat-yourself delight!.
The macaroni gets smothered in a velvety sauce made from melted cheddar and Parmesan, combined with milk, butter, and a touch of mustard powder for a cheeky zing. The real star of course is the truffle oil - just a drizzle adds that unmistakable aroma of luxury and indulgence. Macaroni cheese on its own is a classic, but mac and cheese with truffle? Wow.
If that wasn’t enough, add soft, buttery leeks to your truffle macaroni cheese recipe before baking to bubbling, golden perfection beneath a crispy topping of crunchy breadcrumbs and even more cheese! Serve this mac n cheese truffle alongside a simple salad of baby gem and chives, lightly dressed in olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
Looking to experiment? Try Gruyère instead of cheddar for a nuttier flavour, or add sautéed mushrooms. However you make it, this mac and cheese with truffle is impossible to resist - indulgent, heart-warming, and comfortingly classy.
Once you’ve fallen in love with this luxe take on mac ‘n’ cheese, try other feel-good favourites, such as a cheesy gnocchi casserole with ham and peas, a classic chilli con carne, or Michelin maestro Tom Kerridge’s beef short rib stew.
