This fancy mac and cheese recipe is made with gruyere and fontina cheese for an elevated flavor profile that’s both refined and sophisticated. Topped with toasted garlic cornflakes, this gourmet macaroni and cheese is made in a single pan and requires no baking or draining.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12side portions
Calories: 441kcal
Ingredients
5cupswater
1poundmacaroni, penne or cavatappi pasta
6tablespoonsunsalted butterdivided
1teaspoonsaltPro Tip: substitute truffle salt for an extra special treat
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
2cupswhole milk
4ouncescream cheese
1cupgruyere cheesegrated
2cupsfontina cheesegrated
1cupmild cheddar cheesegrated
1 1/2cupscorn flakesslightly crushed
1teaspoongarlic powder
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
1-2tablespoonsblack truffle oiloptional
Instructions
Bring a large stockpot filled with 5 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. If the pasta start looking dry, add another 1/4 cup of water, if needed.While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a skillet. Once melted, add the crushed cornflakes and garlic powder. Toss the cornflakes in the melted butter and toast until they’re golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.When pasta is ready, DO NOT DRAIN. The remaining pasta water will help thicken the cheese sauce. Reduce the heat to low and then, to the pasta, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and the cubed cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy. Then add the milk, salt and pepper and mix until incorporated.Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the gruyere, fontina and cheddar cheese a half cup at a time. Mix until each addition is melted and a smooth before adding the next. If the sauce is thicker than your care for, add a few tablespoons of milk to thin the sauce to the desired consistency.Finally, top with the toasted garlic cornflakes and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle lightly with truffle oil, if desired. Serve immediately.